State of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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In which state of matter do particles have the least amount of energy?

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Solid.

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What is the state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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

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They gain energy and move faster.

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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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Vaporization.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What happens to gas particles when they are compressed?

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They move closer together and occupy less space.

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What is the term for the change from gas to liquid?

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Condensation.