TEST - Solids, Liquids, and Gases

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What determines the state of matter?

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The state of matter is determined by how tightly the particles are packed.

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What is the characteristic of a liquid?

Back

A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What happens during freezing?

Back

Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid.

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What is expanding in terms of particle movement?

Back

Expanding occurs when particles in a solid or liquid move faster and move slightly further apart.

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What is the characteristic of a gas?

Back

A gas has no definite volume and no definite shape.

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

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The process is called melting.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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Particles in a gas move freely and are far apart from each other.