Matter Review

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter where particles are free to move in all directions and spread to fill their container.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter with a definite shape and volume, where particles are closely packed together.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close together but can move past one another.

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What happens during melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid as it gains heat.

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What happens during freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid as it loses heat.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where particles escape from a liquid below its boiling point and become gaseous.

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What is boiling?

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Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid that occurs when it reaches its boiling point.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion; in the context of matter, it refers to the energy of particles moving.