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States of Matter Flashcards

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1
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What is the definition of matter?

A

Anything that has mass or takes up space.

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What state of matter are most of the elements?

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Solid.

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Where on the Periodic Table are the elements that naturally occur as a gas?

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The right side.

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What 3 elements are naturally liquids?

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Mercury, Gallium, and Bromine.

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How can you tell what state of matter something is just by looking at it?

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The shape.

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What is the Kinetic Molecular Theory?

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Phase of matter defined by space between molecules and energy they contain.

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What is the name given to the type of energy in a moving object?

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Kinetic energy.

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Which state of matter has the lowest amount of Kinetic Energy?

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Solids

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What is an amorphous solid?

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A solid with random molecules

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What is a crystalline solid?

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A solid with patterned molecules

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Which state of matter has the highest kinetic energy?

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Gas

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Solid to Liquid

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melting

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Liquid to Gas

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evaporation

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Gas to Liquid

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condensation

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Solid to Gas

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Sublimation

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How are the particles of a solid arranged?

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They are tightly packed

17
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Solids have a _____ volume and a ______ shape

A

Definite; Definite

18
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How are the particles of a liquid arranged?

A

Tightly packed but they can still slide over one another

19
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Liquids have a _____ volume and a ______ shape

A

Definite; Indefinite

20
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How are the particles of a gas arranged?

A

Very far apart and move freely

21
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Gases have a _____ volume and a ______ shape

A

Indefinite; Indefinite

22
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How do you change a gas into a plasma?

A

Add electricity

23
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Which state of matter is the most common?

A

Plasma

24
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Plasmas have a _____ volume and a ______ shape

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Indefinite; Indefinite

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