When a balloon is placed in a freezer, it becomes smaller. This is because the air inside the balloon __________.
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Step 1: Air is a gas.
Step [2-9]: When gases lose heat, they contract (occupy less space).
Step [2-9]: The freezer removes heat from the air inside, causing it to take up less volume, making the balloon smaller.
Correct answer: contracted
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