P5-Life Science Flashcard-Post Break

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What are the four states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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Which state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic particles break free.

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What is air pressure?

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The force exerted by air particles on a surface.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between particles.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.