States of Matter

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What are the states of matter?

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The states of matter are the different forms that matter can take, including solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens when a liquid is heated and turns into a gas?

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This process is called boiling.

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What are molecules?

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Molecules are formed when atoms join together.

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What is a characteristic of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process that occurs when a solid is heated and changes into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of turning a liquid into a solid by lowering its temperature.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas cools down and turns into a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas, usually when heated.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the difference between a gas and a liquid?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.