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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is the characteristic of solids regarding shape and volume?

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Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They vibrate faster but remain in fixed positions.

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What is the characteristic of liquids regarding shape and volume?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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They move faster and may eventually turn into gas.

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What is the characteristic of gases regarding shape and volume?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

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

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Melting.

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

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Evaporation.

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

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Condensation.

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

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Freezing.