States of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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The three main states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing the liquid to flow.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid when it is heated.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of a liquid turning into a solid when it is cooled.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas, usually when heated.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid, usually when cooled.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level.