states of matter

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What are the three 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 the atoms in a solid?

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Atoms are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the atoms in a liquid?

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Atoms are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to the atoms in a gas?

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Atoms are far apart and move freely, resulting in high energy.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid changing into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas changing into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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The process of a liquid changing into a solid.