2.1 Three States of Matter Flashcards
1
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states of matter
A
the physical forms of matter, which include solid, liquid, and gas
2
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solid
A
the state of matter in which the volume and shape of a substance are fixed
3
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liquid
A
the state of matter that has a definite volume but not a definite shape
4
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surface tension
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the force that acts on the surface of a liquid and that tends to minimize the area of the surface
5
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viscosity
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the resistance of a gas or liquid to flow
6
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gas
A
a form of matter that does not have a definite volume or shape
