Solids, Liquids and Gases

Front

What are the three main forms of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

Which form of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

Which form of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

Which form of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the property of matter that describes how much space it occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

What is the property of matter that describes how much mass it contains?

Back

Weight

Front

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

Back

The particles vibrate faster and may eventually change to a liquid.

Front

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

Back

The particles move faster and may eventually change to a gas.

Front

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

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Melting