States of Matter

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What are the states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

Which object is a solid that keeps its shape when it changes containers?

Back

Sediment.

Front

What is a characteristic of a gas?

Back

A gas has fast-moving particles.

Front

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

What state of matter is water vapor in?

Back

Gas.

Front

Define solid.

Back

A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Front

Define liquid.

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

Define gas.

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and takes the shape of its container.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The volume decreases.

Front

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

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Melting.