Science: States of Matter Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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What are the states of matter?
A
Gas, Liquid, Solid, Plasma.
2
Q
How are particles arranged in solids?
A
Particles are closely packed together.
3
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How are particles arranged in liquids?
A
Particles are close but can move around.
4
Q
How are particles arranged in gases?
A
Particles are free to move around in any direction.
5
Q
What is a change of state?
A
This is where material can change from one state of matter to another, one cause is temperature.
6
Q
What is melting?
A
Solid to Liquid (by heating).
7
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What is freezing?
A
Liquid to Solid (by cooling).
8
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What is boiling?
A
Liquid to Gas (by heating).
9
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What is condensation?
A
Gas to Liquid (by cooling).
10
Q
What is plasma?
A
Is a gas that can carry an electrical charge, it has the ability to conduct electricity.
11
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What is diffusion?
A
When particles spread out.
