Science Unit 1 Vocab Review

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas cools down and changes into a liquid.

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What happens when a solid dissolves in a liquid?

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When a solid dissolves in a liquid, its particles combine with the liquid and break down so they can no longer be seen.

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What is the boiling point?

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The boiling point is the temperature at which matter changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is unique about gases compared to other states of matter?

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Gases change volume depending on the container they are in.

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What are physical properties of matter?

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Physical properties of matter are characteristics that can be observed without changing the substance's composition.

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What is the freezing point?

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The freezing point is the temperature at which a liquid changes into a solid.

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What is the melting point?

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The melting point is the temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.