States of Matter Transitions

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What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas without becoming a liquid?

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Sublimation

Front

What is the process called when a gas changes directly to a solid without becoming a liquid?

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Deposition

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid due to an increase in temperature?

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Melting

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid due to a decrease in temperature?

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Freezing

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Vaporization

Front

What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation

Front

What happens to the molecules of a substance during melting?

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The molecules gain energy and move apart.

Front

What happens to the molecules of a substance during freezing?

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The molecules lose energy and come closer together.

Front

What is an example of sublimation?

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Dry ice turning into carbon dioxide gas.

Front

What is an example of deposition?

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Frost forming on a cold surface.