Science 8: Topic 2

Define: States of Matter

Physical forms in which a substance can exist.
Define: Solid

State of matter that has definite shape and volume.
Define: Liquid

State of matter that has volume but takes the shape of it's container.
Define: Surface Tension

Force that acts on particles at the surface of liquid.
Define: Viscosity

Liquid's resistance of flow.
Define: Gas

State of matter with NO definite volume or shape.
Define: Temperature

Measure of how hot or cold something is; How fast the particles are moving in it.
Define: Volume

Amount of space something takes up.
Define: Pressure

Amount of force exerted on a given area of surface.
Define: Evaporation

The change from a liquid to a gas.
Define: Condensation

The change from gas to liquid.
Define: Sublimation

Change of solid to gas.
Define: Boiling

Change from liquid to vapor.

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Science 8: Topic 2

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Science 8: Topic 2

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