States of Matter and Their Properties

Front

Physical state

Back

Whether matter is solid, liquid, or gas.

Front

Shape

Back

The form or appearance of something.

Front

Volume

Back

How much space something takes up.

Front

Solid

Back

A measurable volume and shape.

Front

Liquid

Back

A measurable volume, but no shape.

Front

Gas

Back

No measurable volume or shape.

Front

Solid molecules

Back

Packed together.

Front

Liquid molecules

Back

Somewhat spread out.

Front

Gas molecules

Back

Very spread out.