States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to matter when heat is added?

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It can evaporate or melt.

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What happens to matter when heat is removed?

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It can condense or freeze.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move around each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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They are loosely packed and move freely.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid turning into a gas when heat is added.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas turning into a liquid when heat is removed.

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What is melting?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid when heat is added.

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What is freezing?

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid when heat is removed.