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 the characteristic of particles in a solid state?

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Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is the term for the change of a substance from a liquid to a gas?

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Vaporization.

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What is the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting point.

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What is the shape and volume of a solid?

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Shape - defined by boundaries, Volume - amount of space it occupies.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

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They gain energy and move faster, potentially turning into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas turning into a liquid.

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What is the boiling point?

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The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium.

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What is the difference between a gas and a liquid?

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Gas has no fixed shape or volume, while liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.