Topic 6 Vocab: Solid, Liquids and Gases

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State of matter with definite shape & volume

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Solid

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Force in liquid molecules creating a 'skin' effect

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Surface tension

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A solid with atoms not in a definite lattice pattern

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Amorphous

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Temperature at which a liquid solidifies

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Freezing point

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Temperature at which a liquid turns to gas

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Boiling point

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Change from solid to gas without liquid:

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Sublimation

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Principle relating gas pressure and volume

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Boyle's Law

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State of matter with no definite shape but definite volume

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Liquid

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A liquid's resistance to flowing

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Viscosity

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Total kinetic and potential energy of all particles in an object

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Thermal energy