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Phases of Matter

states of matter

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State of matter whith a definite shape and definite volume. solid
State of matter with a definite volume but not a definite shape. liquid
State of matter with no definite volume or shape. gas
The energy an object has due to its motion. kinetic energy
This theory states that all particles of matter are in constant motion. kinetic theory of matter
This is the result of a force distributed over an area. pressure
The temperature at which the volume of a gas is zero. absolute zero
A reversible physical change that occurs when a substance changes from one state of matter to another. phase change
During a/an _________ change, the systen absorbs energy from its surroundings. endothermic
Freezing is an example of a/an ___________ change because the system releases energy into its surroundings. exothermic
The phase change in which a substance changes from a liquid into a gas. vaporization
When a liquid turns into a gas below the substances boiling point. Usually occurs at the surface. evaporation
Vaporization that occurs throughout a liquid, causing bubbles which rise to the top. boiling
The phase change in which a substance changes from a gas or vapor to a liquid. condensation
When a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid. sublimation
When a gas or vapor changes directly into a solid without first becoming a liquid. deposition
When a substance goes from the solid to liquid state. melting
When particles in a substance lose energy and form an orderly arrangement. freezing
The freezing point of water on the Celsius scale. 0 degrees Celsius
The boiling point of water on the Celsius scale. 100 degrees Celsius
What do you add to degrees Celsius to convert a temperature to Kelvin? 273
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