States of matter and energy

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy.

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What happens to ice when it sits out on a counter and melts?

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The ice gains energy.

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What change of state occurs when energy is added to a solid?

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It changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What change of state occurs when energy is taken away from a gas?

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It changes from a gas to a liquid.

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What is the result of cooling in the atmosphere on water vapor?

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It causes condensation.

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Define kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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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 condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.

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What is the relationship between energy and state changes?

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Adding energy can cause a substance to change from a solid to a liquid or from a liquid to a gas, while removing energy can cause a substance to change from a gas to a liquid or from a liquid to a solid.

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