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States of Matter
Term | Definition |
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solid | The particles are tightly packed. The particles do not move around. |
liquid | The particles are close together. The particles vibrate, move, and slide past each other. |
gas | The particles are very separated. The particle vibrate and move quickly. |
condensation | Gas to liquid:(Dew on grass) |
evaporation | Liquid to Gas:(Puddles disappearing) |
melting point | Solid to liquid:(Ice to water) |
freezing point | Liquid to solid:(Water to ice) |
Liquid | can be poured and take on the shape of their container. Has mass and volume. |
Evaporation | the change of a liquid to a gas |
gas | A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume. Has a high kinetic energy. |
condensation | A change of state from a gas to a liquid due to a cooling or compression. |
Matter | anything that takes up space and has mass |
Particles | Tiny atoms that make up all matter |