Solid Liquid Gas

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter characterized by fixed shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close together but can move past one another.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, with particles that are far apart and move freely.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles in a solid vibrate in place but do not move freely, maintaining a fixed structure.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are close together but can slide past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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Particles in a gas move rapidly and are far apart, filling the available space.

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What is the process of melting?

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The transition from solid to liquid when heat is applied.

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What is the process of freezing?

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The transition from liquid to solid when heat is removed.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which a liquid turns into a gas, usually at the surface, when heat is applied.