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u1: matter sci
Term | Definition |
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Element | A pure substance composed of the same type of atom throughout. |
Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space |
Atoms | A microscopic unit of matter; the smallest particles that can exist |
Solid | A form of matter that has a definite shape and volume |
Liquid | A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume. |
Gas | A state of matter with no definite shape or volume |
Thermal Energy | The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance |
Particles | A very small piece or part; a tiny portion or speck |
Density | A physical property relating to the amount of matter in a substance to the volume of the substance |
Boiling Point | The temperature at which a liquid boils; 212 degrees Fahrenheit |
Melting Point | The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid; 32 degrees Fahrenheit |
Solubility | A measure of how much solute can be dissolved in a solvent |
Solvent | A substance that dissolves a solute (most common is water) |
Physical Properties | Characteristics that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance |
Chemical Properties | Characteristic that cannot be observed without changing the substance |
Mass | The amount of matter in an object |
Weight | A measure of the force of gravity on an object |
Volume | Measures how much the space the matter takes up |
Phase Change | A transition of matter from one state to another |