Phases of Matter Review

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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Which phase of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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In which phase of matter do particles move freely and are far apart?

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Gas.

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What phase of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What is the phase of matter called where particles are tightly packed together?

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Solid.

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Which phase of matter can flow and take the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

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What is the phase of matter that exists at extremely high temperatures?

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Plasma.

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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.