Properties of Matter

Front

What is matter made up of?

Back

Atoms

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

Back

Gas.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume.

Front

What is the term for the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

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

Back

They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Melting.

Front

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

Back

Evaporation.