States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

True or False: Water can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.

Back

True.

Front

In which state of matter are molecules closest together?

Back

Solid.

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and takes up space?

Back

Solid.

Front

Which state of matter has no definite shape and takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter where molecules move the quickest?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is the term for a state of matter that has no definite volume and no definite shape?

Back

Gas.

Front

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

Back

They gain energy 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.