States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and fills the space of its container.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas cools and changes into a liquid.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid changes into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid changes into a solid.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is an example of evaporation?

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An example of evaporation is when puddles of water dry up on a sunny day.

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What is an example of condensation?

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An example of condensation is when water droplets form on the outside of a cold glass.