States of Matter

Front

What is the term for the space that matter occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

In which state of matter are particles tightly held together with very tiny movement?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and volume.

Front

Which state of matter expands to fill its container?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by particles that are far apart and move freely?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the term for the measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume?

Back

Density

Front

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

Back

They gain energy and may begin to move more freely, potentially changing to a liquid.