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 happens to particles in a solid?

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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to 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 particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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

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Condensation.

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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 solid called?

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Freezing.

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What happens to the energy of particles when temperature increases?

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The particles move faster.

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What happens to the energy of particles when temperature decreases?

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The particles move slower.