States of Matter Flashcards
Absolute Zero is
The temperature at which all particles stop moving
Absolute Zero
0 degrees Kelvin, -273.15 degrees Celsius
5 States of Matter
Bose Einstein Condensate, Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma
Which state of matter has the lowest energy?
Bose Einstein Condensate
Which state of matter has the highest energy?
Plasma
Which state of matter has atoms clump together and behave like one atom
Bose Einstein Condensate
Which state of matter strips electrons from one atom to form positive and negative ions?
Plasma
Most common state of matter?
Plasma
Where can plasma be found?
stars, lighting, nuclear reactors
Solid
Rigid with a fixed shape and volume
Liquid
Not rigid, no fixed shape, but does have a fixed volume
Gas
Not rigid, no fixed shape or volume
solid to liquid
melting
liquid to solid
freezing
liquid to gas
vaporization
gas to liquid
condensation