States of Matter

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What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What state of matter has a definite volume and a definite shape?

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Solid.

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What is the change of state from liquid to gas called?

Back

Evaporation.

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What is the change of state from solid to gas called?

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Sublimation.

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What are the particles in a solid like?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What are the particles in a liquid like?

Back

They are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What are the particles in a gas like?

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They are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is condensation?

Back

The change of state from gas to liquid.

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What is freezing?

Back

The change of state from liquid to solid.

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What is deposition?

Back

The change of state from gas to solid without becoming a liquid first.