Physical and Chemical Properties Flashcard

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic or attribute of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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Define gas state of matter.

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Gas is a state of matter characterized by widely spaced particles that move freely and have high kinetic energy.

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Define solid state of matter.

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Particles are closely packed together and have a fixed shape and volume.

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What are the three states of matter?

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solid, liquid, and gas

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What is the process of changing from liquid to gas called?

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evaporation

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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Define liquid state of matter.

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Liquid is a state of matter characterized by closely packed particles that can move past one another, allowing it to take the shape of its container while maintaining a fixed volume.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process of changing directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state.