Unit 4 States of Matter Review

Front

What are good conductors of electricity that are often shiny solids at room temperature?

Back

Metals

Front

In which state of matter will there be the largest space between molecules?

Back

Gas

Front

How are particles arranged in a liquid state of matter?

Back

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

Front

What state of matter has tightly held particles with very tiny movement, fixed shape, and fixed volume?

Back

Solid

Front

Which state of matter is most affected by the volume of its container?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the primary characteristic of solids in terms of particle arrangement?

Back

Particles are closely packed in a fixed arrangement.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas when the temperature increases?

Back

The particles move faster and spread further apart.

Front

What is the difference between a liquid and a solid in terms of shape and volume?

Back

A solid has a fixed shape and volume, while a liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is the term for the process of a solid turning directly into a gas?

Back

Sublimation.

Front

What is the term for the process of a gas turning into a liquid?

Back

Condensation.