Integrated Chemistry: States of Matter and Phase Changes

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What is the state of matter where molecules only vibrate in place?

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Solid

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What state of matter has no definite shape but has a definite volume?

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Liquid

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In which state of matter are molecules far apart and in constant motion?

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Gas

Front

What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has both mass and volume.

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What is the process of freezing?

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Freezing (or solidification) is the process of changing from liquid to solid.

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What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

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Solid

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid when it is heated?

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The molecules move faster and may eventually change to gas.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of changing from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of changing from gas to liquid.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process of changing from solid to gas without becoming liquid.