States of Matter and Phase Changes

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and spread farther apart.

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What is a phase change?

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A transition of matter from one state to another, such as melting, freezing, or boiling.

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting.

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Evaporation.

Front

What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

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Freezing.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

Front

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

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Liquid.

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Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.