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 together but can move past one another.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, with particles that 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 fluorescent lights.

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What happens to particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and vibrate more, which can lead to a change in state to a liquid.

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What is the process of changing from liquid to gas called?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process of changing from gas to liquid called?

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Condensation.

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What is the process of changing from solid to liquid called?

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Melting.

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What is the process of changing from liquid to solid called?

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Freezing.