States of Matter Review

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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TRUE or FALSE: The particles in solids move around a lot and spread out.

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FALSE

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Which state of matter has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape?

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Liquid.

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What is the state of matter that has no fixed shape and can be compressed?

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Gas.

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TRUE or FALSE: Liquids can take the shape of their container.

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TRUE

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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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 the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is an example of a substance that can exist in all three states of matter?

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Water.