ChemistryGeneralQuality 66 · Exceptional
The Three States of Matter
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Esme Kim Verified Teacher
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Solids hold a fixed shape as particles vibrate in place. Liquids flow and take the container's shape as particles move past each other. Gases expand to fill any space as particles move freely. Adding energy (heat) increases particle motion, causing transitions between states.
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Dr. Okafor
16 days agoQuick question: does this hold for the advanced case too?
Ravi P.
16 days agoThis deserves way more attention. Shared it with my study group.
Dr. Tan Teacher
16 days agoYes, it generalizes, though the advanced case needs more care.
Jamal T.
16 days agoI was about to give up on this topic — you saved my afternoon.