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Solid |
Has a definite shape and a definite volume because of a fixed, closely packed arrangement of particles that stay in about the same position but vibrate (like running in place). |
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Liquid |
Has a definite volume but no shape of its own with particles that are packed closely and move around freely (like moving marbles in your hand). Also known as a fluid. |
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Surface tension |
The result of an inward pull among the molecules of a liquid that brings the molecules on the surface closer together. |
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Viscosity |
A liquid's resistance to flowing. |
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Gas |
Has neither definite shape nor definite volume. A fluid that can change volume very easily with particles that can spread out and fill all the space available. |
