Changing States of Matter

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the type of vaporization that occurs only on the surface of a substance?

Back

Evaporation

Front

According to Boyle's Law, what happens to the volume of a gas when its pressure increases at a constant temperature?

Back

The volume decreases.

Front

What property of liquids allows the surface of water to act like a skin?

Back

Surface tension

Front

What is the term for a change in state from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the process called when a gas changes to a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the change of state from liquid to gas?

Back

Vaporization

Front

What happens to the particles of a substance when it is heated?

Back

They gain energy and move faster.

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

Melting point