Thermal Energy Test

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, which is related to its temperature.

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What are the three states of matter?

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

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How are particles arranged in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are packed very tightly together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What is the state of matter with the most energy?

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Gas has the most energy among the three states of matter.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid.

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What is the difference between a solid and a gas?

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In a solid, particles are tightly packed and fixed in place, while in a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.