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States of Matter
Science Study sheet
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| solid | a state of matter that has a fixed shape, volume, and size |
| liquid | a state of matter that has a fixed volume and it takes the shape of its container |
| gas | a state of matter that does not have a fixed shape or volume and flows freely |
| melting | the process in which a solid changes into a liquid |
| boiling | the process in which a liquid changes into a gas |
| condensing | the process in which a gas changes into a liquid |
| freezing | the process in which a liquid changes into a solid |
| particle | a tiny piece of matter that cannot be seen with the naked eye |
| melting | solid to liquid |
| freezing | liquid to solid |
| boiling | liquid to gas |
| states of matter | solid, liquid, gas |
| solidify | to become hard or solid |
| rapidly | quickly |
| approximate | almost correct |
| contaminate | to make unclean |
| occur | happens |
| difference | subtract |