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 happens to the particles in a solid?

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Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is the defining characteristic of a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the defining characteristic of a gas?

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A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What process occurs when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.

Front

What process occurs when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting.

Front

What is evaporation?

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The process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is sublimation?

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The process by which a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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What is the effect of temperature on the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature generally increases energy, causing solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases.

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What is the effect of pressure on the state of matter?

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Increasing pressure can cause gases to condense into liquids and liquids to solidify.