States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a form of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a form of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a form of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What happens during condensation?

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

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What happens during boiling?

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Boiling is the process where a liquid changes into a gas.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid changes into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes 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 takes the shape of its container.

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What is the difference between a liquid and a gas?

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A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape, while a gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.