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States of Matter

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Define matter   Anything that occupies space and has mass  
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Can solids be compressed?   No  
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Can liquids be compressed?   No  
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Can gases be compressed?   Yes  
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Which of the following have a definite shape: solids, liquids and gases   Solids  
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Can gases flow?   Yes  
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Can gases be compressed?   Yes  
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Give an example of a solid   Wood  
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Give an example of a liquid   Water  
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Give and example of a gas   Oxygen  
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The particles in a solid are _________ packed. They can _________ but do not move from their position.   Tightly, vibrate  
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The particles in a liquid are _______ to each other and can ______ past one another. Liquids have a _________ volume but don't have a definite _________.   Close, flow, definite, shape  
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The particles in a gas are ______ to move in all _________. They do not have a definite ________ or ________ and always ________ the container they are placed in.   free, directions, shape, volume, fill  
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Changing state from a solid to a liquid is called?   Melting  
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Give an example of melting   Ice cube melting to water  
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Changing from a liquid to a gas is called?   Boiling  
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Give an example of boiling   Turning on the kettle  
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Changing from a gas to a liquid is called   Condensation  
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Changing from a liquid to a solid is called   Freezing  
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What is diffusion?   The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration  
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Give an example of diffusion?   Spraying perfume  
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Can evaporation occur without boiling?   Yes  
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