States of Matter

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What is boiling?

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The process of changing from a liquid to a gas.

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What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

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Particles in an object move faster.

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What occurs when the temperature of a substance increases?

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The average kinetic energy of its particles increases.

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What is happening when ice cream changes from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting.

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What is condensation?

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The process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is the definition of 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 the definition of a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What is sublimation?

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The process of changing from a solid directly to a gas.

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What is deposition?

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The process of changing from a gas directly to a solid.