T2L1: 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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What is a Solid?

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Matter that has a fixed shape and size.

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What is a Liquid?

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Matter that has a fixed size but no fixed shape.

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What is a Gas?

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Matter that has no fixed shape or size.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid turns into gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process where gas turns into liquid.

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What is melting?

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The process where solid turns into liquid.