Mr. Cramer's Awesome Review - Characteristics of Matter
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Element | Substance that cannot be broken down into smaller substances. |
Atom | Smallest particle of an element. |
Compound | Combination of two substances that are chemically combined. |
Mixture | Combination of two substances that are NOT chemically combined. |
Physical Change | Occurs when the properties of a material change, but the substance that makes up the material do not. |
Viscosity | The resistence of a liquid to flow. |
Conductivity | Ability of a material to allow heat/electricity to flow through it. |
Malleability | Ability of a material to be pounded into shapes. |
Flammability | Tendency of an object to burn. |
Reactivity | How readily a substance chemically combines with other substances. |
Chemical Change | Occurs when a substance changes into a new substance. |
Solid | State of matter with definite shape and volume. |
Liquid | State of matter with definite volume but no definite shape. |
Gas | State of matter with no definite shape nor volume. |
Melting | Phase change: solid to liquid. |
Vaporization | Phase change: liquid to gas. |
Condensation | Phase change: gas to liquid. |
Sublimation | Phase change: solid to gas. |
Deposition | Phase change: gas to solid. |
Absolute Zero | Temperature at which particle movement stops. Occurs at 0 K. |
Freezing | Phase change: liquid to solid. |
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