States of Matter, Thermal Energy, & Waves

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is the process called when thermal energy moves from a higher temperature to a lower temperature?

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Heat transfer.

Front

What is wavelength in relation to waves?

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The distance a wave travels before repeating.

Front

What is an example of thermal energy?

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A hot cup of coffee.

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

Front

What is the term for the amount of energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid?

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Melting point.

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What is the term for the amount of energy required to change a substance from liquid to gas?

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Boiling point.