Solids, Liquids, Gases/Phase Changes

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to the molecules in a solid?

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Molecules are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the molecules in a liquid?

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Molecules are close together but can move past one another.

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What happens to the molecules in a gas?

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Molecules are far apart and move freely.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid turning into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas turning into a liquid.

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What is melting?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid due to heat.

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What is freezing?

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid due to cold.

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What is sublimation?

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The process of a solid turning directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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What is the freezing point?

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The temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid.