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Properties of Matter Key Term Review

Two of the phrases below each term describe the term accurately. Circle the
letters of the two correct phrases.

1. matter 7. properties

a. has mass a. characteristics

b. simple substances b. describe an object

c. takes up space c. state of matter

2. gas 8. condensation

a. form of matter a. change from a gas to a liquid

b. definite shape b. particles lose heat energy

c. no definite shape c. particles gain heat energy

3. evaporation 9. liquid

a. occurs at the surface of a liquid a. definite volume

b. change from a gas to a solid b. definite shape

c. change from a liquid to a gas c. no definite shape

4. physical change 10. chemistry

a. burning is one example a. a study of the interaction of atoms and

molecules
b. does not produce new substances
b. part of physical science
c. involves the physical properties of a material
c. study of energy
5. physics
11. chemical change
a. study of the structure and makeup of matter
a. freezing water is an example
b. study of the interaction of energy, matter, space,
and time b. rusting is an example

c. part of physical science c. new substances are produced

6. plasma 12. sublimation

a. rare on Earth a. change from a solid to a gas

b. occurs at very low temperatures b. change from a solid to a liquid to a gas

c. particles are electrically charged c. can happen with dry ice

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