Solids, Liquids, Gases

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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 viscosity?

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Viscosity is the resistance of a liquid to flow.

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What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

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Particles in an object move faster at higher temperatures.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is vaporization that takes place only on the surface of a liquid.

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In which state of matter are the particles least able to move?

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In a solid state, particles are least able to move.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What is the process of condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

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What is sublimation?

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

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What is the relationship between temperature and particle movement?

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As temperature increases, particle movement increases.