States of Matter Flashcard

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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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 and expands to fill its container.

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What happens to a liquid when it cools down?

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It can freeze and become a solid.

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What is heat conduction?

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The process by which heat energy is transferred from one substance to another through direct contact.

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Why do metal objects feel colder than wooden objects at the same temperature?

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Metal conducts heat away from the body more quickly than wood.

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What is the relationship between temperature and gas pressure?

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As temperature increases, gas pressure increases; as temperature decreases, gas pressure decreases.

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What is amplitude in relation to waves?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave, which relates to the energy it carries.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in a given time period.