Three States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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Define matter.

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Anything that has mass and volume.

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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.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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They are packed closely 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 each other freely.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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What is the process of freezing?

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The process of turning a liquid into a solid by lowering its temperature.

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What is the process of melting?

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The process of turning a solid into a liquid by increasing its temperature.