States of Matter

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A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

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definite volume and a definite shape

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State of matter where particles are packed tightly in fixed positions.

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solid

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Particles of a liquid

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are free to move in a container but are in close contact with one another

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In which state of matter do particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them? Options: crystal, liquid, gas, solid

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gas

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The change from a liquid to solid, or the reverse of melting, is called

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freezing

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The freezing point of water is the same as its

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melting point

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An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove, and there are water droplets on the wall above the back of the stove. What sequence can you infer has occurred?

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vaporization, then condensation

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The amount of space that a gas takes up is its

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volume

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Which state of matter undergoes changes in volume most easily?

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gas

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During the process of sublimation, what happens to a solid?

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A solid turns directly into a gas.