Phase Changes of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is melting?

Back

Melting is when a solid turns into a liquid when it gets warm.

Front

Give an example of melting.

Back

An ice cube melting into water when left out in the sun.

Front

What is freezing?

Back

Freezing is when a liquid turns into a solid when it gets very cold.

Front

Give an example of freezing.

Back

Water turning into ice in the freezer.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is when a liquid turns into a gas when it gets hot.

Front

Give an example of evaporation.

Back

A puddle of water disappearing and turning into water vapor on a hot day.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is when a gas cools down and turns back into a liquid.

Front

Give an example of condensation.

Back

Drops of water forming on the outside of a cold glass of water on a hot day.