States of Matter: Unit Test

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What is an Endothermic Change?

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An endothermic change is a process in which energy is gained by a substance as it changes state (Energy ENters).

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What happens to the volume of a beach ball when the temperature decreases according to Charles's Law?

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The volume of the beach ball decreases.

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What is a Change of State?

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A change of state is the transformation of a substance from one physical form to another.

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What type of relationship exists between temperature and volume according to Charles's Law?

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A directly proportional relationship.

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What type of relationship exists between pressure and volume according to Boyle's Law?

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An inverse relationship.

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Define Matter.

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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The three main states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the definition of a Solid?

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A solid is a state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume.

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What is the definition of a Liquid?

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

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What is the definition of a Gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.