States of Matter

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter where particles are closely packed together and have a fixed shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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They gain energy and may begin to vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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They gain energy and can move faster, potentially changing to a gas.

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What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid called?

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Melting.

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What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid called?

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Condensation.

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What is the process of a liquid turning into a solid called?

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Freezing.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter similar to gas but with charged particles, found in stars and lightning.