Matter Unit Review Part 1

Front

What state of matter has particles that are moving the slowest?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to the particles of ice when it melts?

Back

They gain energy and begin to move.

Front

What is the process called when boiling water creates steam?

Back

Vaporization

Front

What happens to kinetic energy as time increases?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the term for the process that occurs when a material goes through freezing and melting at the same temperature?

Back

Phase change.

Front

What is the main characteristic of particles in a solid state?

Back

They are closely packed and vibrate in place.

Front

What is the difference between melting and freezing?

Back

Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid, while freezing is the process of a liquid turning into a solid.

Front

What is the term for the energy that particles possess due to their motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?

Back

The temperature remains constant during a phase change.

Front

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

Back

Vaporization.