Physical Properties of Matter Vocab

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the amount of matter in a certain amount of space, typically expressed as mass per unit volume.

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At what temperature does water start to boil?

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Water starts to boil at 212°F (100°C) under standard atmospheric pressure.

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What is the process called when a liquid changes states into a gas?

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The process is called evaporation.

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed with the five senses or measured, such as color, odor, mass, volume, and state.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process when a gas cools and changes into a liquid.

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What is the relationship between temperature and the state of matter?

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Temperature affects the state of matter; increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids and liquids to evaporate into gases, while decreasing temperature can cause gases to condense into liquids and liquids to freeze into solids.

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What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

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The boiling point of water in Celsius is 100°C.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which molecules in a liquid gain enough energy to enter the gaseous state.

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Can physical properties be measured?

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Yes, physical properties can be measured using various tools and techniques, such as rulers for length, scales for mass, and thermometers for temperature.

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What happens to the density of a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its density typically decreases because the substance expands and occupies a larger volume.