Solids, Liquids & Gases
Has a definite volume but not a definate shape
Liquid
When a liquid is cooled it becomes
solid
Phase change of a solid turning into a liquid
melting
Anything that has mass and takes up space
matter
The law that states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.
the law of conservation of matter
Has a definite shape and volume
Solid
If we add heat is added to a liquid it becomes
Gas
Phase change of a solid turning into a gas
sublimation
A group of atoms held together by chemical bonds
molecules
mass is
the amount of matter in an object.
In what state do molecules move extremely quickly and by bouncing off each other
Gas
If a gas is cooled it becomes into
Liquid.
Change from a liquid to a solid
freezing
A liquid's resistance to flow
vicosity
It is a measure of how much substance something contains
grams
Another name for the states of matter
Phases of matter
What must happen to matter in order to change states?
It must gain or lose energy
Phase change of a gas turning into a liquid
condensation
A solid with particles arranged in a repeating 3-D pattern?
crystalline solid
What happens when an object's kinetic energy increases?
The particles move faster.
An unusual state of matter found in neon signs
Plasma.
How are the particle arrangements for a solid, liquid, and gas.
solid: pack together
Liquid: In constant motion, Able to flow and take the shape of their container.
gas: High kinetic energy, no fixed shape
When heat is added to a liquid and becomes a gas.
evaporation
A solid with particles placed randomly.
amorphous solid
The average kinetic energy of the individual particles in a substance.
temperature