States of Matter

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but an indefinite shape.

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What is condensation in terms of states of matter?

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Condensation is the process where a gas changes into a liquid.

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What happens during the freezing process?

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Freezing is the transition from a liquid to a solid state.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are free to move around one another but still touch.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat.

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What are the three primary states of matter?

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The three primary states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases.

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What is the process of evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.