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Ellis - Matter and Energy
Vocab associated with matter and energy
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Science
9th Grade
09/07/2012

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States of Matter

Definition

Depends on if material's shape and volume are definiate or variable (changing)

 

4 states exist: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma

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Solid

Definition

Definite Shape

Definite Volume

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Liquid

Definition

Definite volume

NOT a definite shape

 

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Gas

Definition

 

Not a definite volume

Not a definite Shape

 

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Plasma

Definition

 

Only occurs at very high temperatures

 

Atoms have fewer electrons (ions)

 

Example: The sun, stars, lightning

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Kinetic Theory of Matter

Definition

All particles of matter are in constant motion

Solid-VIBRATE

liquid-SLIDE and COLLIDE

Gas-Straight line until bounce off something

 

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Kinetic Energy

Definition

 

The energy of motion

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Potential Energy

Definition

 

Stored energy or energy of position 

 

has two types: Gravitational & Elastic

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Chemical Energy
Definition
energy is STORED in  the bonds between atoms
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Nuclear Energy
Definition
energy is STORED in the nucleus of an atom and released when atom is split
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Mechanical Energy
Definition
Energy is STORED in the position of parts or can be MOVING
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Electrical Energy
Definition
Energy involving MOVING electrons
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Electromagnetic Energy
Definition
Radiation energy that travels in a wave-like bahavior
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Alternative Energy
Definition
Energy sources that are an alternative to using fossil fuels, which are running out
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Phase Change
Definition
Transitions between solid, liquid and gaseous states. Temperature stays the same during a phase change
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