States of Matter

Front

What is the process called when solid matter evaporates to a gas, skipping the liquid state?

Back

Sublimation

Front

In which state of matter is water NOT found on Earth?

Back

Plasma

Front

What state of matter allows particles to slip and slide past each other?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the phase change called when water escapes into the atmosphere as a gas due to heat?

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Freezing

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid