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states of matter 2/1
state of matter
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the physical forms in which a substance can exist. solids liquids gas | state of matter |
| is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume | solid |
| is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container | liquid |
| is a force that acts on the particles at the surface of a liquid. to form spherical droplets. | surface tension |
| is a liquids resistance to flow. | viscosity |
| is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume | gas |
| is a measure of how fast the particles in an object are movin. | temperature |
| is the amount of space that an object takes up | volume |
| the amount of force exerted on a given area or surface. | pressure |
| Distance between particles :close, touching Attraction:strong locked in place Movement of particles: vibrate Has a definite shape Has definite volume | Solid |
| Distance between particles: Close Attraction between particles: Not as strong, not as weak Movement of particles: slide past one another Does not have a definite shape Does have definite volume | Liquid |
| Distance between particles: far apart Attraction between particles:very weak Movement of particles: move independently of one another No definite shape no definite volume | Gas |