Physical States of Matter

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and fills the space available to it.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What happens to a gas when the container is opened?

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The gas will escape into the surrounding space.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Oxygen.

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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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Which state of matter can flow and take the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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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 gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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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.