States of matter Flashcards
1
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solid
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state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume
2
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liquid
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state of matter that has a fixed volume, but no fixed shape
3
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Gas
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state of matter with no fixed shape or volume
4
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properties
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characteristics or features of an object or substance
5
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diffusion
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the spreading of one substance through another due to the movement of their particles
6
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volume
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the amount of space taken up by an object or substance
7
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fluid
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a substance that flows and has no fixed shape. Gases and liquids are fluids.
8
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particle model
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a description of the moving particles that make up all matter and how they behave. The model explains the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
9
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expands
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increase in size due to the movement of particles in a substance
10
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contracts
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shorten or become smaller in size
