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Heat changes matter to
liquid because it melts.
kilo
one thousand (1 kilometer=1000 meters)
length
meter (m)
volume
liter (L)
a gas turns to a liquid
because of condensation using cold
Compound
Two or more elements.
How are molecules arranged in a solid?
Molecules are packed closely together.
milli
one thousandth (1000 millimeters =1 meter
centi
one hundredth (100 centimeters=1 meter)
Hoe are molecules arranged in a liquid?
Molecules are slightly farther apart than those in a solid.
How are molecules arranged in a gas?
Molecules are farther apart and move much more freely than in solid or liquid.
to measure length
use ruler or meterstick
deci
one tenth (10 centimeters= 1 decimeter)
to measure volume
use graduated cylinder
mass
gram (g)
temperature
degree Celcius C
to measure mass (or weight)
use a balance or scale- measure in grams
What does a periodic table show?
Different elements of the world. Also, It labels the chemical symbol for each element.
Cold changes matter to
solid (a liquid turns to a solid because it freezes)

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