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 defining characteristic of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to take the shape of their container.

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What is the defining characteristic of a gas?

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A gas has no fixed shape and no fixed volume, and its particles are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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The particles gain energy and vibrate more, which can eventually lead to a change in state to a liquid.

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

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Melting.

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

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Evaporation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is the difference between a liquid and a gas in terms of particle arrangement?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other; in a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.