States Of Matter Flashcards

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Matter

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Anything that occupies space and has mass

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Mass

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The memoir of mass In an object

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3
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3 states of matter

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Solid , liquid , gas

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4
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Properties of a solid

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Definite shape
Definite volume
Can’t be compressed
Cannot flow

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5
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Properties of a shape

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  1. Liquids have no definite shape
  2. Liquids have a definite volume
  3. Liquids cannot be compressed
  4. Liquids can flow
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6
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Properties of gases

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Gases have no definite shape
2. Gases have no definite volume
3. Gases can be compressed
4. Gases can flow

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7
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heat energy

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In order for a substance to change state (from a solid to a liquid, or liquid to a gas) it needs heat energy

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8
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latent heat.

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As a substance changes state, it uses latent heat. There is no change to temperature, but the state of the material changes.

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9
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melting point

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The melting point is when both the solid and liquid state exist together (changing from a solid to a liquid).

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10
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boiling point

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The boiling point of a liquid is when evaporation begins to happen throughout the liquid (changing from a liquid to a gas).

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11
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Condensation

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Condensation is the changing of a gas to a liquid

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12
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Sublimation

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Sublimation: some substances do not change from a solid to a liquid when they melt, theychangestraightfromasolidtoa gas. E.g. solid carbon dioxide is known as dry ice and turns into a gas when heated.

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13
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Diffusion

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration e.g. spray perfume in one corner of the room, and it spreads to the rest of the room

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