Solids, Liquids, and Gases

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid

Front

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid

Front

Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

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Gas

Front

What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

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Sublimation

Front

What is the process called when a gas changes to a liquid?

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Condensation

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is vaporization?

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The process of changing from a liquid to a gas.