Science Solid Liquid Gas

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, odor, taste, hardness, and melting point.

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What process occurs when a liquid becomes a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What defines a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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Matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which a gas cools and changes into a liquid.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a fixed shape and volume, while a liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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

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What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid called?

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Condensation.