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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Does a solid have a fixed shape?

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Yes, a solid has a fixed shape.

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Does a liquid have a fixed shape?

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No, a liquid takes the shape of its container.

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Can you see water vapor?

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No, water vapor is invisible.

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What determines the state of matter?

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Temperature determines the state of matter.

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What is compression?

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Compression is the process of reducing the volume of a substance, often making it denser.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into gas.