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 is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close but can move past each other.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, with particles that are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to ice when it is heated?

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It melts into liquid water and can then evaporate into gas.

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How can you change a liquid into a solid?

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By decreasing the temperature.

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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.

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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 it cools down.