Matter in our surrounding

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the definition of sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process of converting a solid directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid turns into vapor at temperatures below its boiling point.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process by which particles spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

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What is the unique property of fluids?

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Fluids can flow and take the shape of their container.

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What conditions are required to liquefy a gas?

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A gas can be liquefied under low temperature and high pressure.

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What is the difference between gases and liquids in terms of compressibility?

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Gases are highly compressible, while liquids are only slightly compressible.

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What happens to the solubility of gases in liquids when temperature increases?

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The solubility of gases in liquids decreases as temperature increases.

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What is the process of condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid.