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