1. Matter exists in 3 states ( solids, liquids and gases) 2. Matter can change from one state to another. 3.

A change in state of matter involves the absorption and release of heat. 4. The change in state of matter takes place through physical processes such as: - melting, freezing, boiling, evaporation, condensation and sublimation.

freezing sublimation sublimation melting Gas Boiling/evaporation Liquid Solid

condensation

The change in state of matter

a) Melting  The process of changing a solid to a liquid  Absorb of heat  Example: Ice melts to become water b) Freezing  The process of changing a liquid to a solid  Release of heat  Example: Water freezes to become ice

c) Boiling  The process of changing a liquid to a gas  Absorb of heat  Example: Water boils to become steam d) Condensation  The process of changing a gas to a liquid  Release of heat  Example: Steam condenses to become water

e) Evaporation  The process of changing a liquid to a gas  Absorb of heat  Example: Water evaporates to become water vapour f) Sublimation  The process of changing a solid to a gas / gas to a solid  Absorb of heat (solid to a gas )  Release of heat (gas to a solid)

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When the thermometer is used to measure the temperature of the hot object, the mercury expands and the reading goes up. When it is used to measure the temperature of a cold object, the mercury contract and reading fall down.

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1. When the bimetallic strip is heated, it expands and bends towards the screw to complete the electrical circuit. 2. The bell will ring to sound the warning.