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 solid?

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A state of matter where particles are tightly packed together and do not move.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter where particles are close together but can move past one another, taking the shape of their container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely, filling the shape of their container.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

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Liquids and Gases.

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What must be added to ice to turn it into water?

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Heat.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heat is added?

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They gain energy, vibrate more, and may eventually turn into a liquid.

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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.