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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In which state of matter do particles have a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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In which state of matter do particles take the shape of their container but have a definite volume?

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Liquid.

Front

In which state of matter do particles move freely and fill the entire volume of their container?

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Gas.

Front

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.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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What is fog?

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A collection of tiny water droplets suspended in the air, not considered precipitation.