what are the 3 states of matter Flashcards

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solid

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a form of matter that has a definite shape of its container

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liquid

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is a form of matter that has an indefinite shape, flows, and yet has a fixed volume

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gas

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is a form of matter that takes both the shape and volume of its container

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vapor

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describes the gaseous state of a substance that is generally a liquid or solid at room temperature, as in water vapor

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mixture

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is a physical bond of 2 or more components

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physical change

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some properties of a material change but the composition of the material does not change

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solid

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in a solid, particles in a solid are packed tightly together. solids are considered in-compressible solids expand only when slightly heated
examples of a solid: wood,gold,rock,sand

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liquid

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the particles in a liquid are in close contact with one another but, the arrangement of particles in a liquid is not rigid or orderly, particles in a liquid are free to move from one location to another. a liquid takes the shape of its container. the volume of the liquid does not change us as its shape changes
examples of liquid: bromine, mercury,water, and milk

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