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13 Cards in this Set
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Crystal
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The specific shape or form produced by the arrangement of particles in a solid
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Diffusion
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The natural movement within gases and liquids that spreads out odors and colors
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Dynamite equilibrium
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Balance between opposing and continuing processes
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Equalibrium
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Balance
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Expansion Joints
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Devices used in the construction of large bridges or buildings to allow for expansion and construction as the temperature changes
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Kinetic particle theory
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THe model used to explain changes of dtate of materials and the motion of particles
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Kinetic theory of matter
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the model that states all materials are made up of particles that are in constant motion
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Model
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anything, eigther physical or mental that is used to explain the unfamiliar in terms of something familiar. Models are often used to explain observations, predict behaviors, and visualize objects that cannot be directly observed
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Partivle theory of matter particles
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THe model that states that all materials are composed of small particles
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Roational Motion
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the turning or movement of a molecule wboutits axis, It occurs in liquids and gasses
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Thermal expansion
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The expansion of a substance due to heat
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Transitional Motion
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The motion that is characteristic of particles in the gaseuous state and occurs to a limited degree in liquids. THe particles change their positions with respect to each other
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Vibrational motion
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An oscillating or back and forth motion of a molecule. It is the only type of patticle mtion in the solid state matter
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