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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In which state of matter do particles have a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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In which state of matter do particles move freely and are farthest apart?

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Gas.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heat is added?

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They gain energy and move faster.

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

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Melting.

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

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Freezing.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?

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The temperature remains constant during a phase change.

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What is the boiling point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

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212 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

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32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

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Liquid.