States of Matter 6

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape, taking the shape of its container. Example: Orange juice.

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What are gases?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, expanding to fill its container. Examples: Helium, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide.

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What happens when a solid melts?

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It changes from a solid state to a liquid state due to an increase in temperature.

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True or False: Particles are the small parts of matter.

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True.

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What is an example of a solid?

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A plate.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. Example: Ice.

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What is the process of boiling?

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The process where a liquid turns into a gas when heated to its boiling point.

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What is condensation?

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The process where a gas turns into a liquid when cooled.

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What is freezing?

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The process where a liquid turns into a solid when cooled.

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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 takes the shape of its container.