States of Matter

Front

Matter is made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules.

Back

True

Front

Which statement about the particle theory of matter is incorrect?

• All matter is made up of tiny particles.
• All substances are made of the same particles.
• The particles can move when they are heated.
• Particles are held together by strong electrical forces.

Back

All substances are made of the same particles.

Front

State of matter that takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume.

Back

Liquid state

Front

State of matter that can fill containers with no fixed shape or volume.

Back

Gas state

Front

State of matter in which materials have a definite shape and volume.

Back

Solid state

Front

What change of state is taking place in this photograph?

Back

Vaporization

Front

What change of state is taking place in this photograph?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the process Z called in the changes in state of water (H₂O)?

Back

Freezing

Front

Property of gases:

• They have a definite volume.
• They are not compressible.
• They have no definite shape.
• They have no ability to flow.

Back

They have no definite shape.

Front

The diagram shows the way the particles of a solid occupy space. Select the property of a solid that is consistent with this micro-view.

Back

Cannot be compressed