SC.5.P.8.1 States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a characteristic of a solid?

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It has its own shape.

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What happens to matter when it changes state?

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It is still the same type of matter.

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What is the process called when water turns into vapor?

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Evaporation.

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What is a physical property of a gas?

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It can be compressed.

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What often causes matter to change state?

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Change in temperature.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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They vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move around each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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What is melting?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid.

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