States of Matter

Front

What determines the temperature of a substance?

Back

The speed of the molecules determines the temperature.

Front

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

Back

Freezing.

Front

What state of matter is characterized by fast-moving particles?

Back

Gas.

Front

Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Boiling.

Front

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

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

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

Back

The particles move faster.

Front

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

Back

Melting.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.