States of Matter

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What are the three main 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 with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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Particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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

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What is freezing?

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The process of changing from a liquid to a solid by removing heat.

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What is melting?

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The process of changing from a solid to a liquid by adding heat.

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What is condensation?

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The process of changing from a gas to a liquid by removing heat.

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