12.3 solids,liquid, and gases Flashcards
1
Q
states of matter
A
one of the three forms that matter can take-solid,liquid or gas
2
Q
melting point
A
the particular temperature for each substance at which it changes state from a solid to a liquid
3
Q
boiling point
A
the particular temperature for each substance at which it changes state from a liquid to a gas
4
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freezing point
A
the particular temperature for each substance at which it changes state from a liquid to a solid
