States of Matter and Phase Changes

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What is a phase change?

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A physical change that results in a substance changing from one state of matter to another.

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What is a solid?

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The state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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The state of matter that has a fixed volume but adapts to the shape of the container.

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What is a gas?

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The state in which matter has no fixed volume or shape.

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What is freezing?

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When matter changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What is melting?

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When matter changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What is condensation?

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When matter changes from a gas to a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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When matter changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is sublimation?

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When matter changes from a solid to a gas.

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What is deposition?

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When matter changes from a gas to a solid.