3-1 Flashcards
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States of matter
the physical forms of matter, which include solid, liquid, and gas
Solid
the state of matter in which the volume and shape of a substance are fixed
Liquid
The state of matter that has a definite volume but not a definite shape
Surface tension
the force that acts on the surface of a liquid and that tends to minimize the area of the surface
Viscosity
The resistance of a gas or liquid to flow
Gas
a form of matter that does not have a definite volume or shape
The three most familiar states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas
State of matter
All matter is made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules that attract each other and move constantly
Matter
A solid has a definite shape and volume
Solid
A liquid has a definite volume but not a definite shape.
Liquid
A gas does not have a definite shape or volume.
Gas
