Ch.3 States of Matter (Physical)

Front

What is the phase change called when a substance changes from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid?

Back

Sublimation.

Front

What is the process called that changes a substance from a liquid to a gas at temperatures below its boiling point?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What state of matter makes up 99% of the observable universe?

Back

Plasma.

Front

What is the phase change called when a gas changes directly to a solid?

Back

Deposition.

Front

In which state of matter do forces of attraction limit the motion of particles the most?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas?

Back

Boiling point.

Front

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

Back

Melting point.

Front

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

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

Back

Gas.