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  • What is a Phase of Matter? Understanding Molecular Arrangement
    A group of molecules squeezed together is called a phase of matter.

    Here's why:

    * Solid: In a solid, molecules are tightly packed together and vibrate in fixed positions.

    * Liquid: In a liquid, molecules are closer together than in a gas, but they can move around each other.

    * Gas: In a gas, molecules are far apart and move freely.

    So, the specific name for the group of molecules depends on how tightly they are squeezed together and how they move.

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