States of Matter and Phase Changes

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What are phase changes?

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Phase changes are physical changes that occur when a substance transitions from one state of matter to another.

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What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

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Particles in an object move faster at higher temperatures.

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What state of matter condenses into a liquid when kinetic energy is lost?

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Gas condenses into a liquid when kinetic energy is lost.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid changing into a gas.

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Do all phase changes require energy to be gained or lost?

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True, all phase changes require energy to be gained or lost.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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

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What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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The process is called condensation.

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What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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The process is called melting.

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

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The process is called freezing.

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What happens to the energy of particles when a substance freezes?

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The energy of particles decreases when a substance freezes.

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