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Three states of matter

Diagram of the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas.

Solids, liquids and gases are three states of matter. In solids, the particles are tightly packed together. In liquids, the particles have more movement, while in gases, they are spread out. Particles in chemistry can be atoms, ions or molecules.

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Published:12 April 2010Size: 118.17 KB