Science Concepts Flashcards

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Boiling

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The action of bringing a liquid to the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor.

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Boiling Point

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The temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.

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Chemical Symbol

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Always begins with a capital letter. Each element has its own unique chemical symbol.

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Compound

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Made from 2 or more elements chemically combined.

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Condensation

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The phase change that occurs when a gas turns into a liquid. Example: The outside of your glass of iced tea is covered in water droplets.

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Element

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Considered to be the simplest pure substance.

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Evaporation

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The phase change at which a liquid turns to a gas, occurring at the surface of a liquid. Example: The puddle on the sidewalk has dried up.

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Freezing

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The phase change that occurs when a liquid turns into a solid.

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Freezing Point

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The specific temperature at which liquid turns into solid.

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Gas

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The state of matter with the most energy, adjusting its volume and shape to fit any container.