Phases of Matter

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

In which state of matter do particles vibrate in place?

Back

Solid.

Front

What happens to ice when it is heated?

Back

If ice is heated, it will turn into a liquid; if heated further, it will turn into a gas.

Front

What is volume?

Back

Volume is the amount of space taken up by an object.

Front

What is the state of matter with the lowest heat energy?

Back

Solid.

Front

How do particles behave in a liquid state?

Back

Particles in a liquid state are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and the state of matter?

Back

Temperature affects the energy of particles, which determines the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas).

Front

What is a characteristic of gases?

Back

Gases have particles that are far apart and move freely, filling the container they are in.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The volume of a gas decreases when it is compressed.