Matter Vocab

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Physical property indicating if matter is solid, liquid, or gas.

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states of matter

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Matter with a definite shape and volume.

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solid

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Matter that occupies a definite space but has no definite shape.

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liquid

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Matter with no definite shape or space.

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Gas

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A collection of charged particles that respond strongly to electromagnetic fields. Example: a ball of lightning.

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plasma

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Temperature at which a solid becomes liquid

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melting point

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Temperature at which a liquid becomes gas.

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boiling point

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Temperature at which a liquid becomes solid.

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Freezing point.

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Gas cools and forms a liquid.

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Condensation

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Fast-moving liquid particles escape to become gas.

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evaporation