States of Water

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What are the three states of water?

The three states are solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (vapor/steam).

At what temperature does water freeze?

Water freezes at 0°C or 32°F.

At what temperature does water boil?

Water boils at 100°C or 212°F.

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a solid?

The process is called freezing.

What is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid?

The process is called melting.

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas?

The process is called evaporation.

What is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid?

The process is called condensation.

Can water exist in all three states at once?

Yes, water can exist in all three states at once at the triple point.

What is the term for water vapor directly turning into ice?

The process is called deposition.

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Solid has a definite shape and volume.

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

Liquid takes the shape of its container.

What happens to the particles in water when it freezes?

The particles slow down and arrange themselves in a fixed pattern.

What happens to water molecules when it evaporates?

The water molecules gain energy and move apart to become a gas.

How does pressure affect the boiling point of water?

Higher pressure increases the boiling point, while lower pressure decreases it.

What is an example of water in its gaseous state?

Steam from boiling water is an example of water in its gaseous state.