Phase Changes of Matter

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes into steam or water vapor when heat is added.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to the volume of a gas when its temperature increases at constant pressure?

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The volume of the gas increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Describe the particle movement in a gas.

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Particles in a gas move very rapidly in all directions and are at great distances from one another, with attractive forces having less effect.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the shape and volume of a liquid?

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A liquid has an indefinite shape (takes the shape of its container) and a definite/fixed volume.

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Describe the particle movement in a liquid.

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Particles in a liquid move more rapidly in a small area and are still close to each other but are spread a little away from each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor changes back into liquid water when heat is removed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process by which a liquid changes into a solid when heat is removed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which a gas changes directly into a solid without becoming a liquid first.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid in terms of shape and volume?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has an indefinite shape but a definite volume.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where particles are charged and move freely, found in stars and lightning.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8