Matter and States of Matter Flashcard

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What is a solid?

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

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which a liquid turns into a gas, often observed when drying off after swimming.

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What is density?

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A measure of mass per unit volume, calculated as mass divided by volume.

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What state of matter is Carbon Dioxide normally found in?

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Gas.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is sublimation?

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The process where a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity, such as color, shape, or state.

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

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The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.