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Ch3 States of matter
Term | Definition |
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Fluid | Anything that can change shape, any non solid EX: Gases and liquids |
Plasma | A stat of matter with moving with electrons, electrified gas EX: Stars, lightning,neon lights |
Energy | How you can move or change something, all atoms are moving EX: Gases=has the most, Solids=have the least |
Temperature | Measuring the average kinetic energy EX: the AVERAGE |
Thermal Energy | The total kinetic energy EX: Boiling water=the bigger pot has more |
Evaporation | A change in state, from a liquid to a gas EX: 100C or 212F= water evaporation |
Sublimation | A solid to a gas, skips the liquid state EX: Dry Ice |
Condensation | To change from a gas to a liquid EX: Clouds/ fog |
Pressure | Amount of force on an area EX: Pressure= Force/area |
Pascal | Unit used for pressure EX: 1pa=1n/1m^2 |
Buoyant Force | The ability to float EX: Bouts and Balloons |
Viscosity | How thick a liquid is EX: Honey= very Viscous |