States Of Matter Flashcards

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What is matter?

A

Any substance that has mass and volume.

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What is mass?

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How much of something there is.

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What is volume?

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How much 3d space something takes up.

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What are the only 3 physical states that matter can exist in?

A

Solid,liquid,gas.

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Can a solid be compressed?

A

No.

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Can a solid flow?

A

No.

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7
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Does a solid have a fixed shape?

A

Yes.

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Can a liquid be compressed?

A

No.

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9
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Can a liquid flow?

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Yes.

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10
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Does liquid have a fixed shape?

A

No.

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Can a gas be compressed?

A

Yes.

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12
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Can a gas flow?

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Yes.

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13
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Can gas be compressed?

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Yes.

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14
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Does gas have a fixed shape?

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No.

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