Understanding States of Matter

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Solid

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State of matter with definite shape and volume

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Liquid

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State of matter with definite volume but no definite shape

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Gas

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State of matter with no definite shape or volume

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Plasma

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Ionized gas with free electrons

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Melting

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Process of solid turning into liquid

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Freezing

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Process of liquid turning into solid

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Evaporation

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Process of liquid turning into gas

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Condensation

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Process of gas turning into liquid

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Sublimation

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Process of solid turning directly into gas

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Deposition

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Process of gas turning directly into solid