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States Of Matter Flashcards

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1
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What are the three primary states of matter?

A

Solid, liquid, and gas.

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True or False: Plasma is considered a state of matter.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: In a solid, particles are ________ packed together.

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closely.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What is the state of matter characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid.

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True or False: Gases have a definite volume.

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False.

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What is the term for the process of a solid turning directly into a gas?

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Sublimation.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a state of matter? A) Solid B) Liquid C) Element D) Gas

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C) Element.

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What is the state of matter that occurs at extremely high temperatures and consists of charged particles?

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Plasma.

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Fill in the blank: The process of a gas turning into a liquid is called ________.

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the change of state from liquid to solid?

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Freezing.

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True or False: In a gas, particles are tightly packed.

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False.

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What is the phase change called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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Melting.

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Multiple Choice: Which state of matter has the highest energy? A) Solid B) Liquid C) Gas D) Plasma

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D) Plasma.

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Fill in the blank: The change from liquid to gas is known as ________.

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Evaporation.

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What is the process of a gas turning into a solid called?

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Deposition.

17
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True or False: All materials can exist in all states of matter.

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False.

18
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Which state of matter can expand to fill its container?

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Gas.

19
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What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

A

Melting point.

20
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Fill in the blank: The temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas is called ________.

A

Boiling point.

21
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What is the main difference between liquids and solids?

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Liquids can flow and take the shape of their container; solids have a fixed shape.

22
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following states of matter has the least energy? A) Solid B) Liquid C) Gas D) Plasma

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A) Solid.

23
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True or False: In a plasma, electrons are free from atoms.

A

True.

24
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What is the phenomenon called when a liquid changes to vapor at temperatures below its boiling point?

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Evaporation.

25
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Fill in the blank: The state of matter that can be compressed significantly is ________.

A

Gas.

26
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What are the four common states of matter observed in everyday life?

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Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

27
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True or False: Temperature affects the state of matter.

A

True.

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