States of Matter - Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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solid
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state of matter with a fixed shape and volume
2
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liquid
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state of matter with a fixed volume but not a fixed shape
3
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gas
A
state of matter with no fixed shape or volume
4
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properties
A
features of an object
5
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diffusion
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spreading of one substance through another due to the movement of their particles
6
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mass
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the quantity of matter in an object
7
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volume
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the amount of space taken up by an object or substance
8
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fluid
A
a substance that flows and has no fixed shapes
9
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melting point
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the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid or a liquid turns into a solid
10
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boiling point
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the temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas
