Physics Flashcards
Solid
Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
Liquid
A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
Gas
An air-like fluid substance which expands freely to fill any space available, irrespective of its quantity.
Melting
The phase change of matter from Solid to Liquid.
Condensation
The phase change of matter from Gas to Liquid.
Freezing/Solidification
The phase change of matter from Liquid to Solid.
Evaporation
The phase change of matter from Liquid to Gas.
Sublimation
The phase change of matter from Solid to Gas, skipping the Liquid Phase.
Desublimation
The phase change of matter from Gas to Solid, skipping the Liquid Phase.
Physical Properties
Characteristics of a substance that can be measured or observed with the 5 Senses and without changing the substance.
Chemical Properties
Characteristics of a substance that
Reaction Rate
Speed at which a reaction takes place
Catalyst
Chemical that helps to start or speed up a chemical reaction