Particles Flashcards
Definition of a solid
The state of matter in which particles are in a fixed arrangement and touch each other
Definition of a gas
The state of matter in which particles move quickly in all directions and rarely touch each other
Definition of matter
The stuff that everything is made of
Definition of a particle
The smallest unit of matter
Definition of diffusion
Particles spreading out and mixing in the gas or liquid state
Definition of evaporation
The changing of a liquid into a gas, often under the influence of heat (such as boiling)
Definition of condensation
The changing of gas into liquid, often underestimate the influence of a cold temperature
Definition of freezing
The changing if liquid into a solid, often under the influence of a very cold temperature
Definition of melting
The changing of solid into a liquid, often under the influence of a warm temperature
Definition of Liquid
The state of matter in which particles are randomly arranged and touch each other