Unit 2 - Matter Flashcards
Matter
Anything that takes up space and has mass
Particles are closely packed; definite shape and volume
Solid
Particles are more loosely packed and can move over and around each other; variable shape and definite volume
Liquid
Particles are widely distributed and moving fast; variable shape and volume
Gas
Highly ionized particles moving very fast
Plasma
Solid becomes liquid
Melting
Liquid becomes solid
Freezing
Liquid becomes gas at boiling point
Boiling
Liquid becomes gas
Evaporation
Gas becomes liquid
Condensation
Solid becomes gas
Sublimation
Gas becomes solid
Deposition
Pure Substance
a sample of matter with both definite and constant composition and distinct chemical properties
Element
a pure substance that cannot be broken down by any means
Compound
a pure substance that is made up of two or more elements that are chemically bonded together