Phases and Phase Changes

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What are the three phases of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is the phase of matter where atoms are closely packed and vibrate in place?

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Solid.

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What is the phase of matter where atoms are close together but can move past one another?

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Liquid.

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What is the phase of matter where atoms are far apart and move freely?

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Gas.

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What is sublimation?

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The phase change from solid to gas without passing through the liquid phase.

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What happens during melting?

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A solid turns into a liquid when it gains energy.

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What happens during freezing?

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A liquid turns into a solid when it loses energy.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where a liquid turns into a gas at temperatures below its boiling point.

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What is condensation?

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The process where a gas turns into a liquid when it loses energy.

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Which phase of matter has the highest energy?

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Gas.