Phases of Water

We call H₂O molecules that are in a solid state:

• Ice

• Water

• Steam/Vapor

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We call H₂O molecules that are in a gaseous state:

• Ice

• Water

• Steam or Vapor

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The molecules in a liquid move:

• A lot and pretty fast.

• A medium amount, they slide and glide.

• Just a little.

• Not at all.

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The molecules in a solid move:

• A lot and pretty fast.

• A medium amount, they slide and glide.

• Just a little.

• Not at all.

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If the H₂O molecules in ice are heated, they will start to:

• Move faster.

• Move slower.

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If thermal energy increases:

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• The temperature gets hotter.

• The temperature gets colder.

• The molecules move slower.

• The molecules move faster.

• There is MORE energy overall.

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Which of these molecules can be commonly found in all three states?

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• H₂O

• CO₂

• NaCl

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What state of matter is position A.?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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What state of matter is position C.?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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What state of matter is position E.?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

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