States of Matter

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely, filling the shape and volume of their container.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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Particles in a solid vibrate in place but cannot move past each other, maintaining a fixed shape.

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Define the term 'fluid'.

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A fluid is any substance that flows. It may be a liquid or a gas.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water heats up and particles escape from the surface.

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What is the melting point of water?

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The melting point of water is 0 degrees Celsius.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles are close together but can move past each other, taking the shape of their container.

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What is boiling?

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Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid when it reaches its boiling point.

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What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Evaporation occurs at any temperature and only at the surface, while boiling occurs throughout the liquid at a specific temperature.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into a liquid when it cools down.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

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