States of Matter and Changes Flashcard

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

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Solidification is the process when a liquid changes into a solid.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is heat energy.

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What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

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Particles in an object move faster at higher temperatures.

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What is the process called when ice cream changes from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting is the process when ice cream changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What is the term for how much matter is in an object or substance?

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Mass is the term for how much matter is in an object or substance.

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

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

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What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

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Volume is the term for the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is the process called when a gas changes into a liquid?

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

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What is the term for the energy of motion?

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Kinetic energy is the term for the energy of motion.

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What happens to gas particles when they cool down?

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Gas particles contract and move closer together when they cool down.