Properties of Solids
Students will investigate the distinct properties of solids, including fixed shape and volume, and particle arrangement.
Key Questions
- Analyze why solids maintain a fixed shape and volume.
- Compare the particle arrangement in a solid to that in a liquid.
- Predict how changes in temperature might affect the properties of a solid.
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