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States of Matter
States of Matter - Mulkey
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | the stuff that every physical thing is made of; |
| atom | The particles that make up matter |
| solid | has its own shape and takes up a specific amount of space |
| liquid | takes up a set amount of space but it does not have its own shape |
| gas | has no definite shape or volume |
| molecules | atoms combination |
| states of matter | solid, liquid, or gas |
| melting | the process of a solid changing into a liquid |
| boiling point | the temperature a which a liquid changes into a gas |
| evaporation | the process of a liquid changing into a gas |
| condensation | the process of a gas changing into a liquid |
| freezing point | the temperature a which a liquid changes into a solid |