States of Matter and Phase Changes Review

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What is the process of boiling water considered?

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A physical change, because a new substance is not formed.

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What causes heat to flow between two objects?

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The difference in temperatures between the objects.

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What are the normal melting and freezing points for water?

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0°C for both.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can change from one form to another.

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What happens to gas particles when heat is removed until it freezes?

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The gas particles lose energy and become closely packed, forming a solid.

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Define 'solid' in terms of states of matter.

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

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Define 'liquid' in terms of states of matter.

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close but can move past each other.

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Define 'gas' in terms of states of matter.

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume, with particles that are far apart and move freely.

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What is a phase change?

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A transition of matter from one state to another, such as melting, freezing, boiling, or condensing.

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What is melting?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid when heat is added.

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