States of Matter

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite size or shape?

Back

Gas

Front

Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

Back

Solid

Front

Describe the movement of particles in a liquid.

Back

Particles are free to move around one another but still touch.

Front

What is the process called when gas changes to liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

Define a liquid in terms of volume and shape.

Back

Definite volume, indefinite shape.

Front

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

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to the molecules in a gas when it is cooled?

Back

They move closer together and may condense into a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

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

Back

Vaporization

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid