States of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

Describe the particle arrangement in a solid state of matter.

Back

Particles are tightly packed together and do not move.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid state of matter?

Back

Particles are close together but can move past one another.

Front

In which state of matter do particles move quickly and freely?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the boiling point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

212 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What occurs when heat is added to particles?

Back

They move more quickly.

Front

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

How does temperature affect the state of matter?

Back

Increasing temperature can change a solid to a liquid (melting) or a liquid to a gas (evaporation).

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which liquid turns into gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which gas turns into liquid.