Phases of Matter Review

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What is boiling?

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Boiling is the process where a liquid turns into vapor when it reaches its boiling point, often seen as steam rising from hot liquids.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, often seen as droplets on a cold surface.

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What does the Kinetic Theory of Matter state?

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The Kinetic Theory of Matter states that all matter is made of atoms and molecules that are always in motion.

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Which phase of matter has a definite shape?

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Solid is the only phase of matter that has a definite shape.

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What happens to molecules when temperature increases?

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As temperature increases, the molecules move faster.

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What is the phase of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the phase of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

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Gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a phase of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid when its temperature is lowered.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid when its temperature is raised.