States of Matter and Phase Changes

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave 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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How do particles behave in a gas?

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

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What is condensation?

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The process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of changing from a liquid to a gas.

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What happens to particles when temperature increases?

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Particles move faster and have more energy.

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What happens to particles when temperature decreases?

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Particles move slower and have less energy.

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What is the term for a solid changing directly to a gas?

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Sublimation.

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What is the term for a gas changing directly to a solid?

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Deposition.