States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas.

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What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid.

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What state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

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Gas.

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

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Freezing.

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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 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 gas?

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Evaporation.

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What are the three basic properties of matter?

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Mass, shape, volume.

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases.

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