Phases Of Matter Flashcards

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What is matter?

A

Matter is everything that is in space or is a solid,liquid or gas.

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Do solids hold their shape and have a fixed volume?

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Yes

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3
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Can solids be easily compressed into small spaces?

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No

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4
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Is petrol a solid?if it isn’t what is it?

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No it is not a solid it is a liquid.

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What are 5 examples of a liquid.

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Water
Juice
Shampoo
Oil
Sea water
Apple juice 
Petrol
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6
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Describe how particles of liquid are arranged.

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A liquids particles are peaked together closely.

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7
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Give 4 examples of a solid.

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Rock
Metal
Glass
Concrete
Plastic
Shells
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8
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Give 3 examples of a gas.

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Oxygen
Helium
Gas
Carbon dioxide

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Describe the particles of a gas are arranged.

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A gasses particles are held together slightly by a weak force.

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10
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Can gas be compressed?

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Gas can be compressed a little bit by gravity.

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What are states of matter?

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Solid,liquid and gas

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12
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What does sublimation mean?

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A solid that directly becomes a liquid.

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