section 1 three states of matter Flashcards

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the physical forms of matter, which include solid, liquid, and gas

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states of matter

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the state of matter in which the volume and shape of a substance are fixed

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solid

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the state of matter that has a definite volume but not a definite shape

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liquid

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the force that acts on the surface of a liquid and that tends to minimize the area of the surface

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surface tension

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the resistance of a gas or liquid to flow

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viscosity

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a form of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume

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gas

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