States of Matter & Phase Changes

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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?

Back

Melting.

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

Back

Vaporization.

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

Back

Freezing.

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What is sublimation?

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The process in which a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

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Melting point.