States of Matter

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Definite – not changing Indefinite –changing

SolidSolid - matter that has a definite

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number. Particles are close together

and form a regular pattern. Particles vibrate in place.

LiquidLiquid - matter with a definite

volume, but indefinite shape.

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Usually takes the shape of the container it is in.

Particles move by sliding past each other.

GasGas - matter that has indefinite

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number. Gas particles move to fill up the

entire container they are in. Particles not close together and

move quickly from one place to another.