States of Matter Review

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter where molecules are close together but can move around more freely than in a solid.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter where molecules are very spread out and can move freely.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools down and changes into liquid water, like dew on grass.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter where molecules are tightly packed together and do not move freely.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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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 is density?

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Density is the measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid state.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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When ice melts, it changes from a solid to a liquid state.