Changing States of Matter

Front

What is the process called when a liquid becomes a gas?

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Vaporization

Front

What is an example of a substance that can change from a solid to a liquid?

Back

Ice melting to water

Front

What is the term for materials that allow heat and electricity to pass through them easily?

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Conductors

Front

What is the term for materials that do not allow heat and electricity to pass through them easily?

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Insulators

Front

What is an example of a good thermal insulator?

Back

Styrofoam

Front

What happens to the particles in a substance when it changes from a solid to a liquid?

Back

The particles gain energy and move more freely.

Front

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

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Condensation

Front

What is an example of condensation in everyday life?

Back

Water droplets forming on a cold glass.

Front

What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

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Sublimation

Front

What is an example of sublimation?

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Dry ice turning into carbon dioxide gas.