Changing States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

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Freezing

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Evaporation

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What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation

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Describe the particle movement in solids.

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Particles in solids are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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Describe the particle movement in liquids.

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Particles in liquids are close together but can move past one another, allowing them to flow.

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Describe the particle movement in gases.

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Particles in gases are far apart and move very fast, filling the available space.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?

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The temperature remains constant during a phase change.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.