States of Matter Quiz

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What are the three physical states in which matter exists?

solid, liquid, and gas

Describe the movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.

In solids, particles are held close together with little freedom of movement. In liquids, particles are close together but can move around. In gases, particles are far apart and move easily and quickly.

What are the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases in terms of volume and shape?

Solids have definite volume and shape, liquids have definite volume but not definite shape, and gases have neither definite volume nor shape.

Explain the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

<p>A homogeneous mixture has uniform composition and properties throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture consists of visibly different substances or phases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a mixture and how are its components defined?

<p>A mixture contains two or more substances in any ratio, and its components are the substances present in the mixture.</p> Signup and view all the answers