Phases of Matter

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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How do molecules in a solid behave?

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Molecules in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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How do molecules in a liquid behave?

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Molecules in a liquid are close together but can move around each other.

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How do molecules in a gas behave?

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Molecules in a gas are far apart and move freely and quickly.

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What is a characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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What is a characteristic of liquids?

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Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

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What happens during condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into a liquid.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into gas.

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What do solids and liquids have in common?

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Both have definite volume.