States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close but can move past each other.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, with particles that move freely and are far apart.

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What happens to particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy, vibrate more, and may eventually change to a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid turns into gas, often seen when puddles dry up.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which gas turns into liquid, often seen when water droplets form on a cold surface.

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What is melting?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid when heated.

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What is freezing?

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid when cooled.

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What is the characteristic of gas?

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Gas has no definite shape or volume and fills the entire space available.