States of Matter and Changes of State Review

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process when surface particles of a solid gain enough energy to form a gas without going through the liquid state.

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What happens during vaporization?

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During vaporization, particles in a liquid gain enough energy to move independently and away from each other, turning into a gas.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What causes a change of state in matter?

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A change of state occurs due to gaining or losing thermal energy.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that takes up physical space and has mass.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas particles lose energy and transition into a liquid state.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid gains enough thermal energy to become a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid loses thermal energy and becomes a solid.

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What is the boiling point?

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The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.