states of matter

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What is a fluid?

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A fluid is anything that flows.

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What state of matter is a shell?

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A shell is a solid.

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Can evaporation occur at the surface of a liquid without heating the liquid?

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Yes, evaporation can occur at the surface of a liquid without heating.

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What are the characteristics of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, and their particles are closely packed together.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is a change from a liquid state to a solid state.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume, while liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid gain enough energy to enter the gas phase.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which gas molecules lose energy and transition into the liquid state.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the boiling point of a liquid?

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The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals the external pressure surrounding the liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the relationship between temperature and the state of matter?

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Temperature affects the energy of particles; higher temperatures can lead to changes in state, such as melting or boiling.

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