States of Matter

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles can slip past each other, taking the shape of their container.

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Which state of matter does NOT take the shape of its container?

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Solid.

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What must happen for water to turn into ice?

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Heat must be taken away.

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What is the melting point of water?

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Above 32 Degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is condensation?

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The process where gas turns into a liquid, like water forming on a bathroom mirror.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where a liquid turns into a gas, usually when heat is added.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The temperature at which water turns from a liquid to a gas, 212 Degrees Fahrenheit.

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What happens during freezing?

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A liquid turns into a solid when heat is taken away.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume, where particles are far apart and move freely.

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