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 that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite 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 definite shape or volume.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past each other.

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What happens to the particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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What is melting?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid when heated.

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What is freezing?

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid when cooled.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid turning into a gas when heated.