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PROPERTIES OF MATTER Flashcards

1
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What is matter?

A

Anything that takes up space and has mass

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2
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What theory states that matter are particulate in nature?

A

Kinetic Particle Theory

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3
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According to the Kinetic Particle Theory, matter is made up of ___ ___ with empty spaces between them

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tiny particles

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4
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___ are called atoms, are in constant random motion and attractive forces
exist between them

A

Particles

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5
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___ are very small and are made up of different particles

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Atoms

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6
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What are the 3 primary particles?

A

Protons
Neutrons
Electrons

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7
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What are the 2 subatomic particles?

A

Quarks
Bosons

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8
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5 states of matter:

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Bose-Einstein Condensate

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9
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Particles are closely packed together in an orderly manner, held together by strong attractive forces, has definite shape and volume, and has high density

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Solid

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10
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Particles are loosely packed together, are slightly compressed, and has a lower density than solids

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Liquid

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Particles are not held in fixed positions, has a lot of kinetic energy, no definite shape, and moves rapidly and randomly in all directions

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Gas

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12
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A gaseous state of matter. Used in neon lights, lightning bolts, and fireballs from nuclear weapons

A

Plasma

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13
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___ are atmospheric disturbances caused by the presence of low-density plasma.

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Auroras

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14
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The northern lights

A

Aurora Borealis

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15
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The southern lights

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Aurora Australis

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16
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Matter stops behaving as independent particles

A

Bose-Einstein Condensate

17
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Who are the scientists featured in the Bose-Einstein Condensate’s name?

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Albert Einstein and Satyendra Nath Bose

18
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When was BEC predicted?

A

1924

19
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Characteristics of a substance which can be observed without changing its composition

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Physical Properties

20
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Amount of mass in a given volume. D = m/v

A

Density

21
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Ability to be pounded into thin sheets

A

Malleability

22
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Ability to be drawn or pulled into a wire

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Ductility

23
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Ability to dissolve in another substance

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Solubility

24
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Ability to transfer thermal energy from one area to another

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Thermal Conductivity

25
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Ability to conduct electricity, ability to allow electric charge to move through them easily

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Electric Properties

26
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Ability to be attracted by magnets

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Magnetic Properties

27
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Characteristics of matter that do not depend on the amount of substances present. Examples: odor, taste, density, melting/freezing point

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Intensive Properties

28
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Characteristics of matter that depends on the amount of substances present. Examples: mass, size, height

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Extensive Properties

29
Q

Properties of matter that describe a substance based on its ability to change into a new substance with different properties. Are not as easy to observe as physical properties.

A

Chemical Properties

30
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Measure of how quickly a specific material is capable of catching fire and burning

A

Flammability

31
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Measure of how easily a substance bursts into flame, through fire or combustion

A

Combustibility

32
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How much a substance reacts when it is mixed with another substance

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Reactivity

33
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2 Changes in matter

A

Physical and Chemical change

34
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Affects one or more physical properties of a substance. Do not form new substances and can often be undone.

A

Physical Change

35
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When one or more substances are changed into entirely new substances with different properties. Can not change back under normal conditions (some can be changed back by other chemical means)

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Chemical Change

36
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5 Signs of Chemical Change

A
  1. Odor Production
  2. Change in Temperature
  3. Change in Color
  4. Formation of Bubbles
  5. Formation of a Precipitate
37
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Energy is absorbed causing a decrease in temperature of the reactant material

A

Endothermic

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