Phase Changes and Basic Chemistry Concepts

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Everything you can touch is made of matter.

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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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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.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic particle that makes up a chemical element.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What happens to water at 0 degrees Celsius?

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At 0 degrees Celsius, water freezes and turns into ice.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid.