Changing States of Matter

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What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

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

Back

Evaporation.

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What is temperature?

Back

The measure of average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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

Back

Condensation.

Front

What describes a gas?

Back

A gas has fast-moving particles.

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What is melting?

Back

The process where a solid turns into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

Back

The process where a liquid turns into a solid.

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What is condensation?

Back

The process where a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

Back

The process where a liquid changes into a gas.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.