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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Solid - | Phase of matter that has definite shape and volume. |
| Liquid- | Phase of matter that takes the shape of its container and ahs definite a definite shape volume. |
| Gas- | Phase of matter has no definite shape or volume. |
| Plasma- | Phase of matter that can occur when a ags becomes electrically charged. |
| Atom- | The basic building blocks of all matter. |
| Element- | A pure substance that cannot be broken down by chemical or physical means. |
| Compound- | A substance mad eof two or more elements chemically combines;represented by a chemical formula. |
| Mixture- | Two or more substances that are together in the same pplace but their atoms are not chemically combined. |
| Pure Substance: | Matter that consists of only one type of atom,molecule,or compound. |
| Physical Prpoerty - | A characterisitc of a substance that can be observed without changing it into another substance. |
| Solubility- | A measure of how ell a substance can dissolve into another substance. |
| Luster- | Shine or lack of shine,dullnes. |
| Malleable- | Property that allows metals to be made into sheets |
| Texture | The feel of a surface or substance |
| Conductivity- | The ability of a substance to pass an electric current through it. |
| Physical change- | Does not create a new substance and is usually reversible. |
| Melting- | The change in state from solid to liquid . |
| Freezing- | The change in state from liquid to solid. |
| Vaporization- | The change of a state from liquid to gas. |
| Condensation- | The change in state from a gas to a liquid. |
| Sublimation- | The change in state from a solid to gas. |
| Chemical Property- | A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into another substance. |
| Combustibility/Flammability- | Can be easily ignited and burned. |
| pH- | Acitity ot basicity of a substance. |
| Reactivity- | The ease and speed with which a substance combines and reacts with other substances. |
| Chemical Change- | One or more new substances are formed;usually cannot be reversed. |
| Endothermic- | Requires an input of energy(feels cold) |
| Exothermic- | Releases energy(feels hot) |