Georgia S8P1.B 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 plasma?

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A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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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.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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The particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What is the behavior of gas particles?

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Gas particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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

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Melting.

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

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Evaporation.

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What is condensation?

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The process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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What happens to particles when heat is added?

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The particles move faster.

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What happens to particles when heat is removed?

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The particles move slower.

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