States of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

How do particles behave in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

Back

Melting.

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

Front

At what temperature does water boil at sea level?

Back

212 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

Back

0 degrees Celsius.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The volume decreases.

Front

What is the term for the change from gas to solid?

Back

Deposition.