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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What is the definition of a solid?

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A phase of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A phase of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the definition of a gas?

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A phase of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely, filling the entire space available.

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What is evaporation?

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The phase change when a liquid becomes a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The phase change when a gas becomes a liquid.

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What is melting?

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The phase change when a solid becomes a liquid.