States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a fixed shape that does not take the shape of its container.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that can be poured and takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no fixed shape and expands to fill its container.

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What happens during evaporation?

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When water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually caused by heat.

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What must be done to change water from solid to liquid?

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Raise the temperature.

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What must be done to change water from liquid to solid?

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Lower the temperature.

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What is condensation?

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The process where gas changes into a liquid, often when cooled.

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What is melting?

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The process where a solid changes into a liquid when heated.

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What is freezing?

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The process where a liquid changes into a solid when cooled.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The temperature at which water changes from a liquid to a gas, typically 100°C (212°F) at sea level.