matter basics and phase changes Flashcards

1
Q

MEANT FOR SCIENCE

what are the four states of matter?

A

gas
liquid
solid
plasma

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2
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what form are the particles of each state?

NOT INCLUDING PLASMA

A

solid=tightly packed together; don’t move much
liquid=spaced apart (short distance away from each other);
slide past each other
gas=widely apart (long distance away from each other);
move freely

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3
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what shape does the states of matter take up?

NOT INCLUDING PLASMA

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solid=firm shape; takes up a specific amount/take up a definite amount
liquid=takes up the shape of the container (no actual shape); takes up how much it can
gas= no shape at all; takes up shape of container IF closed)
moves freely anywhere at any time

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4
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what is the prosses of a solid changing into a liquid?

A

melting

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5
Q

what is the process of a solid changing into a liquid?

A

melting

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6
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what is the process of a liquid changing into a solid?

A

freezing

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7
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what is the process of a gas changing into a liquid?

A

condensation

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8
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what is the process of a liquid changing into a gas?

A

evaporation or vaporization

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9
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what is the process of a solid changing into a gas?

A

sublimation

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10
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what is the process of a gas changing into a solid?

A

deposition

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