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Chapter 2 changes in matter
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Chemistry
8th Grade
05/25/2010
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Solid
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A state of matter that has a definite volume and a definite shape. 
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Why does a solid have a definite shape?
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Because the particles in a solid are pack tightly together and stay in fixed positions, a solid has a definite shape and volume. 
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Crystalline solids
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A substance that is made of of crystals in which particles are arranged in a regular repeating pattern. 
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Amorphous solid
 Definition
A solid made up of particles that are not arranged in a regular pattern. 
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