States of Matter Transitions

Front

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

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Melting

Front

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

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Freezing

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first?

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Sublimation

Front

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

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Condensation

Front

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

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Vaporization

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance during melting?

Back

The temperature remains constant until the entire solid has melted.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance during freezing?

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The temperature remains constant until the entire liquid has frozen.

Front

What is an example of sublimation?

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Dry ice turning into carbon dioxide gas.

Front

What is an example of condensation?

Back

Water droplets forming on a cold glass.

Front

What is an example of vaporization?

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Boiling water turning into steam.