1.2 - Characteristics of Particles of Matter
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What is matter?
💡 Hint: Think about what you can see or feel around you!
Define particles.
💡 Hint: Consider the components that make up all solids, liquids, and gases.
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Which of the following describes matter?
💡 Hint: Remember the fundamental definition of matter.
True or False: Particles of a solid are able to move freely.
💡 Hint: Think about how solids maintain their shape.
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A glass container is filled with a mix of solid, liquid, and gas. Explain how you would identify each state based on particle behavior and arrangement.
💡 Hint: Visualize how each type of matter behaves in daily life.
Discuss the factors that affect the rates of diffusion in gases compared to solids and liquids.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes affect particle movement.
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