Vocabulary Flashcards
state of matter
the three different forms that a substance can be in(solid, liquid and gas)
gas
something that does not have a fixed shape or volume and is easy to squash
liquid
something with a fixed volume but no fixed shape
solid
something with a fixed volume and fixed shape
solute
the substance (solid, liquid or gas) which dissolves in a solvent
saturated solution
a solution which cant disolve anymore solute
solvent
the liquid in a which a substance dissolve
solution
a liquid in which a substance dissolved in it
soluble
a substance which can dissolve in a solvent
insoluble
a substance which will not dissolve in a solvent
condensation
when a gas changes state and turns into a liquid
melting
when a solid changes state and turns into a liquid
evaporation
when a liquid changes state and turns into a gas
freezing
when a liquid turns into a solid
expansion
when solids liquids and gases are heated they expand (take up more)