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1
Q

what are some examples of solids at room temperatures?

A

steel, plastic and wood

2
Q

what is ice?

A

solid water

3
Q

name the only state of matter that can be easily compressed?

A

gas

4
Q

in which state of matter are the particles fixed in a regular pattern?

A

solid

5
Q

what happens to the speed of which particles move when they are heated?

A

it increases

6
Q

what is sublimation?

A

changing state directly from solid to gas

7
Q

why does the gas pressure increase when the volume is decreased?

A

the pressure increases because the particles are squashed up into a smaller space so they hit the sides of the container more often

8
Q

what are the two properties of a solid?

A

It has a high density.

Definite volume