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 a solid?

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A state of matter with 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 happens to particles in a solid when heat is added?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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Heat is taken away, causing it to change from a liquid to a solid (ice).

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At what temperature does water boil?

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212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius).

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into vapor when heat is added.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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