PARTICLE NATURE OF MATTER Flashcards

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MATTER

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Anything that has weight and takes up space.

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PARTICLE

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he smallest possible unit of matter.

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VOLUME

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The space occupied by a solid, liquid or gas.

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Millimeter

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A scientific measurement of volume, usually for liquids. A cup of water is 237 milliliters. Milliliters is usually abbreviated mL.

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5
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Graduated Cylinder:

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A scientific tool that is used to accurately measure out liquids.

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PARTICLE MODEL OF MATTER

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The idea that all matter consists of many particles that are 100,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Knowing this allows us to explain a lot of interesting things in science.

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LIQUID NITROGEN

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A very cold liquid made from nitrogen gas. It is -321 degrees Fahrenheit (-196 degrees Celsius) and is used to freeze things very quickly.

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VACUUM CHAMBER

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A container from which air is removed by a vacuum pump

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