States of Matter Review

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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TRUE or FALSE: Solids have a fixed shape and volume.

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TRUE.

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What is matter?

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Anything that takes up space and has mass.

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TRUE or FALSE: Gases have a fixed volume.

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FALSE.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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They vibrate in place and do not move around much.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What is the main characteristic of gases?

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Gases do not have a fixed shape or volume.

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TRUE or FALSE: Liquids can be compressed easily.

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FALSE.

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What is the term for the change from solid to liquid?

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Melting.

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What is the term for the change from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation.