Chapter 13 States of Matter
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Kinetic Energy | The energ an object has because of it's medium |
| Kinetic theory | All matter consists of tiny particles that are in constant motion. |
| Gas pressure | The force exerted by a gas per unit surface area of an object. |
| Vacuum | An empty space with no particles and no pressure. |
| Atmospheric Pressure | The collisions of atoms and molecules in air with objects. |
| Barometer | A device used to measure atmospheric pressure. |
| Pascal | The SI unit of pressure. |
| Vaporization | The conversion of a liquid to a gas or vapor. |
| Normal boiling point | Boiling point of a liquid at a pressure of 101.3 kPa. |
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