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The Three Phases of Matter:

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The kinetic theory of matter helps us to explain why matter exists in different phases (solid, liquid, and gas) and how matter can change from one phase to the next.

  • There are spaces between particles of matter, and these particles are constantly moving.

  • All particles have energy, and the energy varies depending on whether the substance is a solid, liquid, or gas. Solid particles have the least amount of energy, and gas particles have the greatest amount of energy.

  • The temperature of a substance is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles. A change in phase may occur when the energy of the particles is changed.


Changes in Phase

A change in phase may occur when the energy of the particles is changed.

 


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