Inspire Science Matter Lesson 4

Front

What is a state of matter that does not have a definite size or shape?

Back

Gas

Front

Why can we see ice cubes and liquid water but not water vapor?

Back

Because ice and liquid water have closely packed molecules, making them visible.

Front

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the state of matter that has widely spaced particles?

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

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

Back

They gain energy and may start to move more freely, potentially becoming 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

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air