Physics Flashcards

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Solid

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Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.

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Liquid

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A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.

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Gas

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An air-like fluid substance which expands freely to fill any space available, irrespective of its quantity.

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Melting

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The phase change of matter from Solid to Liquid.

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Condensation

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The phase change of matter from Gas to Liquid.

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Freezing/Solidification

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The phase change of matter from Liquid to Solid.

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Evaporation

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The phase change of matter from Liquid to Gas.

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Sublimation

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The phase change of matter from Solid to Gas, skipping the Liquid Phase.

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Desublimation

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The phase change of matter from Gas to Solid, skipping the Liquid Phase.

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Physical Properties

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Characteristics of a substance that can be measured or observed with the 5 Senses and without changing the substance.

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Chemical Properties

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Characteristics of a substance that

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Reaction Rate

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Speed at which a reaction takes place

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Catalyst

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Chemical that helps to start or speed up a chemical reaction

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