Phases of MATTER

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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. Examples include ice, wood, and metal.

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What happens to a solid when heat is added?

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When heat is added to a solid, it melts and changes into a liquid.

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What is the process of changing a liquid to a solid called?

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The process of changing a liquid to a solid is called freezing.

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What do you add to a liquid to turn it into a solid?

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You add cold to a liquid to turn it into a solid.

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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. Examples include water, juice, and oil.

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What happens to a liquid when heat is added?

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When heat is added to a liquid, it evaporates and changes into a gas.

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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. It expands to fill its container. Examples include air and steam.

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What is the process of changing a gas to a liquid called?

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The process of changing a gas to a liquid is called condensation.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where gas is energized until atomic particles break free. Examples include lightning and the sun.

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What is the process of changing a solid to a gas called?

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The process of changing a solid to a gas is called sublimation.