Solids, Liquids, Gases

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter where molecules slide past each other but stay close together, and it has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely, having neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are tightly packed together and vibrate in place, maintaining a fixed shape.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing the liquid to take the shape of its container.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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What is vaporization?

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Vaporization is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process of changing directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state.