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physical science questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define a solid. | a substance with definite shape and volume. |
| define a liquid. | a substance with a definite volume but not shape. |
| define a gas. | a substance witt no definite shape or volume. |
| define kinetic energy. | the energy an object has due to its motion. |
| what is kenetic theory? | all particles in matter are constantly moving. |
| are solids particles more densly packed then liquids particles. | yes. |
| derfine pressure. | the result of a force distributed over an area. |
| what does charles law state? | as the temperature of a gas increases, the volume increases. |
| what does boyles law describe. | it describes the behaviors of a gas under a certain temperature. |
| explain volume. | the amount of spce enclosed by an object. |
| what happens if you increace the nukber of particles in a gas? | it will increase the pressure of the gas. |
| what would happen if you raise the tmperature of a gas? | it will increase the gases pressure. |
| define a variable. | property changes when you change the container or locations of the matter. |
| if somethings endothermic what does it do. | absorbs energy. |
| if somethings exothermic what does it do. | releases energy. |
| what is sublimation? | when a solid turns into a gas. |
| what is deposition? | when a gas turns into a solid. |
| what is vaporization? | when a liquid turns into a gas. |