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Introduction to the mini-module: States of Matter
Activity 1: What Happened?
Everything is made of particles.
Activity 2: A Closer Look at Matter
Solid, liquid, and gas differ in terms of their macroscopic properties as well as the arrangement and movement of its molecules.
Activity 3: Just Add Heat
Inter-atomic forces and temperature are related to a substances ability to change from gas, to liquid, to solid.
Activity 4: An Explanation
Modeling atoms and molecules can help explain the macroscopic of a substance.