Matter Test Review MGH Chapter 2

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where particles are tightly packed together and have a definite shape.

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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 expands to fill its container.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it melts?

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The particles in a solid gain energy and move apart, changing into a liquid.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is the physical state of water vapor?

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Water vapor is in a gaseous state.

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How can you describe the particles in a gas?

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The particles in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.