Changes of Matter

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Thermal Energy

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total kinetic and potential energy of a substance

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Conduction

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transfer of thermal energy through direct contact

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Kinetic Energy

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energy of motion

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potential energy

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energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects

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Evaporation

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Vaporization that takes place on surface of liquid

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Vaporization

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liquid to gas

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condensation

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gas to liquid

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sublimation

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particles of a solid gain enough energy to form a gas

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particle

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a portion of matter

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Viscosity

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resistance to flowing; honey is an example of high viscosity