Definitions Flashcards
The amount of space that something takes
volume
The amount of matter in something
mass
the amount of mass in a certain amount of volume
density
The ability of something to float
buoyancy
The amount of shine something has
luster
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
has a definite shape and volume
solid
has a definite volume but no shape
liquid
has no definite volume or shape
gas
the resistance to flow in a liquid (thickness)
viscosity
the process of solid turning to liquid
melting
the process of liquid turning to solid
freezing
the process of liquid turning to gas
evaporation
the process of gas turning to liquid
condensation
the smallest unit of an element
atom
What are the three components of an atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
What is the maximum number of electrons in the first three energy levels in order?
2, 8, 8