States of Matter Flashcard

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What happens to water when it evaporates?

Back

It changes from a liquid state to a gas state due to heat.

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What is the state of matter that has a fixed volume and shape?

Back

Solid

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, like dishwasher soap.

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What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a property of a material?

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A characteristic feature of a material, such as color, density, or solubility.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

Back

It changes from a solid state to a liquid state.

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What is the process of condensation?

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The process where gas turns into a liquid, often when cooled.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A salad, where the different ingredients can be seen and separated.

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What is density?

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The mass of a substance divided by its volume, indicating how compact it is.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a fixed shape and volume, while a liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.