Kinetic Theory and States of Matter

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Condensation is...

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When a gas cools and goes from a gas to a liquid.

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

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solid.

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True or False: To make the molecules of a gas move faster and farther apart, you need to remove energy.

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False.

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To change phases from a solid to a liquid or from a liquid to a gas, you need to ______________________ energy.

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add energy.

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The attractive forces between the particles in a gas are:

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weak.

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What is the state of matter with no fixed shape and no fixed volume?

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gas.

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

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process called when a gas turns into a solid?

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Deposition.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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liquid.