Matter Flashcards
What is Matter
Any substance that takes up space and has mass
What are states of matter
Forms of matter such as solid, liquid and gas
What is particle theory of matter
The idea that all matter is made up of tiny particles
Properties of matter
Solid: a substance with a fixed shape and volume
Liquid: A substance with a fixed volume and changeable shape
Gas: a substance with no fixed shape or volume
What is Kinetic theory of matter
All particles are in constant random motion, the energy involved with this motion is called kinetic energy
List all changing states of matter
Solid to liquid: melting
Liquid to Solid: solidification
Liquid to gas: boiling
Gas to liquid: condensation
Solid to gas: sublimation
Gas to solid: decomposition
Draw diagram of states of matter
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