States of Matter

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process when water vapor (a gas) is cooled and forms liquid water.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 32°F (0°C).

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What must happen for liquid water to evaporate?

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Liquid water must be heated to evaporate and become a gas.

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What state of matter fills its container completely?

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Gas is the state of matter that spreads out to completely fill its container.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is water in gas form, which is moisture in the air.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) when heated.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 212°F (100°C), where it changes from liquid to gas.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from liquid to solid ice.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.