States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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In which state of matter are molecules closest together?

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Solid.

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Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

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Solid.

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What is a characteristic of a solid?

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It has its own shape and takes up space.

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What state of matter takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid.

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What happens to the molecules in a gas when heated?

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They move faster and spread apart.

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What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting.

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.