States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter where particles are tightly packed together and do not move freely.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume, with particles that are close together but can move past one another.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely, filling the shape and volume of their container.

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What happens to water at 32 degrees Fahrenheit?

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Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, typically occurring at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The temperature at which water changes from a liquid to a gas, which is 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The temperature at which water changes from a liquid to a solid, which is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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How do solids behave in terms of shape?

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Solids have a definite shape and do not take the shape of their container.

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How do liquids behave in terms of shape?

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Liquids take the shape of their container but have a definite volume.

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How do gases behave in terms of shape?

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Gases take both the shape and volume of their container.