Physical States of Matter Flashcard

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What are the 3 states of matter?

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Gas, Solid, Liquid

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What substance takes the shape of its container and flows?

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Liquid

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Which of the following is NOT a physical state of matter?

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Plasma

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What is matter?

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Anything that takes up space and has weight.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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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 a gas?

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

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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What is the process of melting?

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The transition from solid to liquid.

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What is the process of freezing?

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The transition from liquid to solid.