States of Matter Test Mosa Mack

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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 one another.

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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 thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can change solids to liquids (melting) and liquids to gases (evaporation).

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What is condensation?

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The process by which a gas turns into a liquid.