Chapter 2 Lesson 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Solid | A state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume |
| Crystalline Solid | Solids that are made up of crystals in which particles are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern |
| Amorphous Solid | A solid in which the the particles are not arranged in a regular pattern, does not melt at a distinct temperature |
| Liquid | A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume |
| Fluid | Any substance that can flow |
| Surface Tension | The result of a liquid that brings the molecules on the surface closer together; causes the surface to act if it has a thin skin |
| Viscosity | A liquids resistance to flowing |
| Gas | A state of matter with no definite shape or volume |
| Pressure | The force pushing on a surface divided by the area of the surface |
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