states of matter Flashcards
1
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Describe gas particles
A
Random, far apart, fast in all directions
2
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Describe liquid particles
A
Random, close together, move around each other
3
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Describe solid particles
A
Regular, close together, vibrate in fixed positions
4
Q
What are state changes?
A
Physical changes that can be reversed
5
Q
Can chemical changes be reversed?
A
No
6
Q
What is sublimation?
A
Converting a solid to a gas without making it a liquid
7
Q
What is deposition?
A
Converting a gas to a solid without making it a liquid
8
Q
What are the melting and boiling points?
A
Melting point- when a solid melts into a liquid
Boiling point- when a liquid boils into a gas