States of Matter and Their Properties

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A synonym for 'state' of matter:

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phase

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Abbreviations for the 3 main states of matter for water?

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(Solid): H2O (s)

(Liquid): H2O (l)

(Gas): H2O (g)

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What does NaCl (aq) mean?

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(NaCl is sodium chloride or table salt and (aq) means 'dissolved in water.' Therefore, NaCl (aq) means):

Saltwater

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Does H2O (aq) make sense?

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No, because you can't have water dissolved in water.

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List the 4 states of matter.

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solid

liquid

gas

plasma

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List 3 examples of solids:

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brick

wood

rock/stone

metal (except mercury)

plastic

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Why are the particles in a solid densely packed?

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The forces of attraction holding the particles together are very strong.

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Why do liquids have definite volume?

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Particles are close enough together (The volume of a liquid can easily be measured in a graduated cylinder).

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Examples of liquids?

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water

juice

oil

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Examples of gases?

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air

carbon dioxide

oxygen

helium