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chapter 3 states of matter
section 3.1 solids, liquids, and gases (pages 68-74)
this section explains how materials are classified as solids, liquids, or gases. it also describes the behavior of these three states of matter.
reading strategy (page 68)
comparing and contrasting as you read about the states of matter, fill in the blanks in the diagram below with one of these phrases: definite volume, variable volume, or variable shape. for more information on this reading strategy, see the reading and study skills in the skills and reference handbook at the end of your textbook.
solid liquid gas
definite shape

Explanation:

Analyze the Venn diagram structure

The Venn diagram compares three states of matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas.

• Left circle: Solid
• Middle circle: Liquid
• Right circle: Gas
• Overlap between Solid and Liquid (left intersection)
• Overlap between Liquid and Gas (right intersection)

Identify properties of each state

• Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.
• Liquids have a variable shape (takes the shape of its container) and a definite volume.
• Gases have a variable shape and a variable volume.

Map properties to the diagram regions

• The non-overlapping region of Solid contains "Definite shape".
• The intersection of Solid and Liquid represents properties shared by both solids and liquids: "definite volume".
• The intersection of Liquid and Gas represents properties shared by both liquids and gases: "variable shape".
• The non-overlapping region of Gas represents properties unique to gases among the choices: "variable volume".

Answer:

Comparing and Contrasting: As you read about the states of matter, fill in the blanks in the diagram below with one of these phrases: definite volume, variable volume, or variable shape.

• Solid (non-overlapping): Definite shape
• Intersection of Solid and Liquid: <blank>definite volume</blank>
• Intersection of Liquid and Gas: <blank>variable shape</blank>
• Gas (non-overlapping): <blank>variable volume</blank>