10. Explain how the absorption of energy (heating) affects the speed of the particles in a substance.

When heat is added to a substance, the molecules and atoms vibrate faster. As atoms vibrate faster, the space between atoms increases. The motion and spacing of the particles determines the state of matter of the substance. ... When heat leaves all substances, the molecules vibrate slower.

Researchers recently renewed calls for all prospective parents to be offered testing for gene mutations that could be transferred to their child. ... Pre-pregnancy or preconception carrier screening allows healthy couples to identify mutations they carry before they become pregnant .

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