Matter and States of Matter Flashcard

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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 causes ice cubes to shrink in the freezer?

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Evaporation, which is the process where liquid turns into gas.

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What is sublimation?

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The process of changing from a solid directly to a gas without becoming a liquid.

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What does the pull of gravity on an object affect?

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Weight, which is the force exerted by gravity on an object.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid, forming moisture on surfaces.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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How does a solid differ from a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Liquid turns into gas, often due to heat.

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What is the process of boiling?

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The rapid vaporization of a liquid when it reaches its boiling point.