States of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the particle arrangement in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together in a fixed position.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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Particles in a liquid are free to move around one another but still touch.

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What is the particle arrangement in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

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What does it mean for particles to be in constant motion?

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It means that particles are always moving, regardless of the state of matter.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process of a solid changing directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid changing into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of a gas changing into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of a liquid changing into a solid.