State of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to a liquid when it freezes?

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It turns into a solid.

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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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In which state of matter do particles move the fastest?

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Gas.

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What is the characteristic of particles in a solid?

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They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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They slide past each other and are close together.

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

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Condensation.

Front

What is the defining characteristic of gases?

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They have no fixed shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

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What happens to the energy of particles when a substance freezes?

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The energy decreases, causing particles to move closer together.

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What is sublimation?

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