States of matter and thermal energy

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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How do particles behave in a solid?

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They vibrate in place within a fixed volume.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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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 the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting.

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is condensation?

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The process where gas turns into a liquid.

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What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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They trap heat and keep the Earth warm.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

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Liquid.