States of Matter and Energy Flashcard

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What is the change of state from a liquid to a solid called?

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Freezing

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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Which term describes the energy of motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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What does temperature measure?

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Kinetic energy of all particles.

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What is a solid?

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A form of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the change of state from a solid to a liquid called?

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Melting.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid turning into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas turning into a liquid.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.