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States of matter MCAA
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8th Grade
10/07/2013

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Term
States of Matter
Definition
the physical forms of a substance. The state of matter depends on the motion of particles.
Term
Solid
Definition
has definite shape and volume. the particles are packed close together and only vibrate.
ex-chair
Term
Liquid
Definition
has definite volume but takes the shape of the container it is in. particles move fast enough to slide past each other and collide. Ex-soda
Term
Gas
Definition
has no definite shape or volume. The particles move about freely and collide randomly.
Term
Plasma
Definition
does not have definite shape or volume. can conduct electricity
Term
Change of state
Definition
changing of a substance from one physical form to another. The identity of the substance does not change.
Ex-water, can be turned to ice
Term
Melting
Definition
is the change of state from a solid to a liquid.
ex-ice melting
Term
Melting point
Definition
As the temperature of a solid increases, the particles move faster. When a certain temperature is reached the solid will melt.
Term
Evaporation
Definition
the change of state from a liquid to a gas.
Term
Condensation
Definition
change of states form a gas to a liquid. The particles slow down.
Term
Boiling
Definition
The change of a liquid to a vapor. Particles get heated and move fast.
Term
Sublimation
Definition
the change from a solid to a gas. Particles gain energy
Term
Temperature and change of state
Definition
When a substance loses or gains energy it will usually change a state
Term
What best describes the partical motion of a:

Liquid
Solid
gas
Definition
Liquid-Particles are close but move past each other
Solid-they are packed together and vibrate in place
Gas-are far apart and move fast
Term
Dew on a spider web is an example of what?
Definition
condensation
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Freezing
Definition
Change from a liquid to a solid. Energy is removed.
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