States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid and gas.
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What does the particle model explain?
How particles are arranged, move and behave in different states.
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What is the key difference between solids, liquids and gases?
Only arrangement, movement and energy of particles change.
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Describe particles in a solid.
Close together, fixed, regular arrangement.
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How do solid particles move?
Vibrate in fixed positions only.
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Why do solids have a fixed shape?
Strong forces hold particles in place.
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Why are solids dense?
Particles are tightly packed.
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Describe particles in a liquid.
Close together but randomly arranged.
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How do liquid particles move?
They slide past each other.
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Why can liquids flow?
Particles are not fixed in place.
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Why do liquids take shape of container?
Particles move freely.
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Describe particles in a gas.
Far apart and randomly arranged.
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How do gas particles move?
Move quickly in random directions.
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Why are gases low density?
Particles are far apart.
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Why can gases be compressed?
There is lots of empty space.
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Which state has strongest forces?
Solid.
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Which state has weakest forces?
Gas.
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Which state has most energy?
Gas.