2024 State of matter VOCABULARY

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A change in which a system absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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Endothermic

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The state of matter that has indefinite shape and definite volume.

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Liquid

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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Kinetic Energy

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The state of matter that has definite shape and definite volume.

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Solid

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The energy a substance must absorb in order to change from a liquid to a gas.

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Heat of Vaporization

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The state of matter that has indefinite shape and indefinite volume.

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Gas

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid.

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Melting

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid.

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Freezing

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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Melting Point

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The temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.

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Boiling Point