Unit 5, Flashcard 1- States of Matter

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What happens to the temperature during freezing and melting?

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Freezing and melting occur at the same temperature.

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Which phase of matter has a fixed volume and shape?

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Solid has a fixed volume and shape.

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Which phase of matter does NOT have a fixed volume or shape?

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Gas does not have a fixed volume or shape.

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What is the kinetic energy of gas particles compared to solids and liquids?

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Gas particles have higher kinetic energy than solids and liquids.

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What is the change of state from a liquid to a gas called?

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Vaporization.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into liquid.

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What happens to the particles in a solid when it melts?

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The particles in a solid gain energy and move apart to become a liquid.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the change of state from solid to gas without passing through the liquid phase.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the change of state from gas to solid without passing through the liquid phase.

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How do gases behave in terms of shape and volume?

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Gases take the shape and volume of their container.