States of Matter

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What are the three main 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, where particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter similar to gas but with charged particles, found in stars and lightning.

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What happens to particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and may eventually change to a liquid.

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What is melting?

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The process of changing from a solid to a liquid due to heat.

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What is freezing?

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The process of changing from a liquid to a solid due to cooling.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of changing from a liquid to a gas, usually at the surface of the liquid.

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What is condensation?

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The process of changing from a gas to a liquid, often when cooling.