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Unit 1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Solid | one of the states of matter that keeps its fixed shape and fixed volume |
| Liquid | one of the states of matter that has a fixed volume, but does not have a fixed shape. It takes the shape of its container. |
| Gas | one of the states of matter that |
| Atoms | the smallest, basic unit of all that exists (living or nonliving) |
| Kinetic Energy | energy of objects in motion (Kin Energy) |
| Volume | the amount of definite space a substance or object takes up (solid or liquid) |
| Fluid | Had indefinite shape and is able to flow (gases and liquids) |
| Melt | a physical change from a solid to a liquid by adding heat |
| Freeze | a physical change from a liquid to a solid by taking away heat |
| Evaporation | a physical change from a liquid to a gas by adding heat |
| Condensation | a physical change from a gas to a liquid by taking away heat |
| Shape | a definite form a substance takes up in space |
| Matter | anything that takes up space and has mass |
| Mass | the amount of matter inside a substance or object |