Matter and Energy

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What happens to the kinetic energy of a substance when it melts?

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The kinetic energy increases.

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What is a gas?

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A substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container.

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What is a solid?

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Particles that are tightly compacted.

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a liquid?

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A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have tightly packed particles, while liquids have particles that are less tightly packed and can flow.

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What is the process of melting?

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The transition from solid to liquid when heat is applied.

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What is the process of freezing?

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The transition from liquid to solid when heat is removed.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which a liquid turns into a gas.