physical properties and changes of matter Flashcards

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density

A

the ratio of mass to volume

depends on the unique structure of the substance.

can be used to identify a substance

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2
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physical properties of matter

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mass, volume, and density

those that can change the state without changing the identity of the substance

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3
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mass

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the specific number of molecules

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4
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volume

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the amount of space taken up by the number of molecules.

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5
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gram

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metric unit of mass

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6
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states of matter

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solid, liquid, gas, and plasma

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7
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above absolute zero, molecules are

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in constant motion

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8
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kinetic molecular theory

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the molecules that make up all matter are in constant motion.

basically, molecular motion changes as heat is added or removed.

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9
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phase change depends on two conditions

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temperature and pressure

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10
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the triple point

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solid, liquid, and gas coexist

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11
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critical point

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liquid and gas coexist

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12
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sublimation

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transition of a substance from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state.

ex: dry ice going from solid to a gas at room temperature.

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13
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deposition

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a gas directly converts to a solid

ex: water vapor in cold temperatures turning into ice crystals

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14
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how to find density

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mass/volume

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