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Matter - Chapter 2


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Liquid, Solid and GasStates of matter
ElementMaterial made up of only one kind of matter.
Chemical SymbolOne or two letters that stand for the name of an element.
CompoundMatter made up of two or more elements that are joined together.
SubstancesCategory of all elements and compounds.
Chemical FormulaLetters and numbers that show the kind and number of each element in a compound.
GasMatter that has no definite shape or volume.
LiquidMatter that has a definite volume but no definite shape.
SolidMatter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.
AtomThe smallest part of an element that has the properties of that element.
EnergyAbility to cause change
Heat energyCauses the changes in the states of matter
EvaporationChange of state from a liquid to a gas.
MeltingChange of state from a solid to a liquid.
BoilingRapid change of state from a liquid to a gas.
CondensationChange of stater from a gas to a liquid.
FreezingChange of state from a liquid to a solid.