Matter and 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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Define solid.

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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Define liquid.

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A state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape, where particles are close but can move past each other.

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Define gas.

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A state of matter with no definite shape or volume, where particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas turning into a liquid.

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What is sublimation?

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The process of a solid turning directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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What is the process of freezing?

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid.

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What is melting?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid.

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What is the relationship between temperature and states of matter?

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Increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.