Sublimation and Condensation Phase Changes Review

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where a gas changes into a liquid when it cools down.

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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 happens to molecules in a solid?

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In a solid, molecules are tightly packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to molecules in a liquid?

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In a liquid, molecules can move around each other but are still close together.

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What happens to molecules in a gas?

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In a gas, molecules are far apart and move freely.

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What is an example of vaporization?

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An example of vaporization is when water boils and turns into steam.

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What is an example of freezing?

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An example of freezing is when water turns into ice.

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What is the process of melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid changes into a liquid when heated.

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What is the shape and volume of a solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume.