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Depends on if material's shape and volume are definiate or variable (changing)
4 states exist: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma |
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Definite Shape
Definite Volume |
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Definite volume
NOT a definite shape
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Not a definite volume
Not a definite Shape
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Only occurs at very high temperatures
Atoms have fewer electrons (ions)
Example: The sun, stars, lightning |
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All particles of matter are in constant motion
Solid-VIBRATE
liquid-SLIDE and COLLIDE
Gas-Straight line until bounce off something
[image] |
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Stored energy or energy of position
has two types: Gravitational & Elastic |
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energy is STORED in the bonds between atoms |
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energy is STORED in the nucleus of an atom and released when atom is split |
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Energy is STORED in the position of parts or can be MOVING |
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Energy involving MOVING electrons |
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Radiation energy that travels in a wave-like bahavior |
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Energy sources that are an alternative to using fossil fuels, which are running out |
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Transitions between solid, liquid and gaseous states. Temperature stays the same during a phase change |
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