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09/25/2008

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Term
states of matter
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physical forms that substances take.solids, liquids, and gases are most common states, or forms. of matter. there is also a forth state of matter, known as plasma
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solid
Definition
the state of matter that has a definate shape and volume.
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liquid
Definition
a substance that has a definate volume but no definate shape.
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gas
Definition
a state of matter that has no definate shaper or volume.
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plasmas
Definition
plasmas consist of ions and free moving electrons. other states of matter consist of neutral atoms and moleculs.
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change of state
Definition
change of state happens when matter changes from one physical form to another.a change of state is always a physical change.
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melting
Definition
is a change of state from a solid to a liquid.
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evaporation
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is a change of state from liquid state to gas state.
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boiling
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boiling occers when water evaporates quikly.
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condensation
Definition
change of state from gas to a liquid.
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sublimation
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dry ice can change directly from solid to gas state. this process is known as sublimation.
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