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1
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Describe the shape of a solid

A

Fixed shape

2
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Name 2 features of the particles in solids

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  • they vibrate lightly due to little energy

* they stay in fixed positions due to strong forces holding them together

3
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Describe the shape of a liquid

A

Doesn’t have a fixed shape and can flow

4
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Name 2 features of the particles in liquids

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  • in contact with each other

* can move about at random

5
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Describe the shape of a gas

A

Doesn’t have a fixed shape and can flow

6
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Name 3 features of the particles in a gas

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  • far apart
  • more energy to collide much faster
  • therefore the gas is much less dense than liquid or solid