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 a solid?

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A state of matter with 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 and expands to fill its container.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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They are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely, resulting in random motion.

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What is condensation?

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The phase change from water vapor to liquid water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is sublimation?

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The phase change from solid to gas without passing through the liquid state.