Section 1: Solid, Liquid, or Gas?

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is a solid?

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

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What is a liquid?

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

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What is condensation?

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The process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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The process by which a liquid turns into a solid.

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What is vaporization?

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The process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is melting?

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The process by which a solid turns into a liquid.

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What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Evaporation occurs at the surface of a liquid at any temperature, while boiling occurs throughout the liquid at a specific temperature.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.