States of Matter

Front

Define a liquid.

Back

A liquid has a definite volume but an indefinite shape.

Front

What state of matter has particles with the most energy?

Back

Gas.

Front

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

Back

Freezing.

Front

What is the process called when ice cream changes from a solid to a liquid?

Back

Melting.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process of gas turning into a liquid.

Front

What are the three primary states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

Describe the particle arrangement in a solid.

Back

Particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement.

Front

How do particles behave in a gas?

Back

Particles are far apart and move freely, filling the available space.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Front

What happens to the energy of particles during freezing?

Back

The energy decreases as particles lose heat and become more ordered.