States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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They don't move; they vibrate in place.

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What is melting?

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The process of turning from solid to liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process of turning from gas to liquid.

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What is sublimation?

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The process of turning from solid to gas.

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What is absolute zero?

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The theoretical temperature at which all particle motion stops, equivalent to -273.15 degrees Celsius.

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How do particles behave in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other.

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to gas pressure when temperature increases?

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Gas pressure increases.