States of Matter

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles are not closely spaced and can slide past each other.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter with widely spaced particles that move freely and collide with each other.

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What happens to particles when their temperature increases?

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The particles move faster.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter where particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What occurs when water freezes into ice?

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The water has lost energy.

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What is the state of matter with the greatest amount of energy?

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Gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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They are closely packed and vibrate in fixed positions.

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What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

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Evaporation.

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What is condensation?

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The process where gas turns into a liquid.

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What happens to the energy of particles when a substance changes from solid to liquid?

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The substance gains energy.