States of Matter

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

True or False: Water can exist in all three states of matter.

Back

True.

Front

Describe the arrangement of particles in a solid.

Back

Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in fixed positions.

Front

Describe the arrangement of particles in a liquid.

Back

Particles are close together but can move around each other.

Front

Describe the arrangement of particles in a gas.

Back

Particles are far apart and move freely.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

Which state of matter has an indefinite shape but a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

Front

Which state of matter has both an indefinite shape and an indefinite volume?

Back

Gas.

Front

How does temperature affect the movement of particles in matter?

Back

At higher temperatures, particles move faster.

Front

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

Back

They gain energy and move faster.