States of Matter

Front

What is the state of matter that has tightly packed molecules?

Back

Solid

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Heat energy.

Front

Define a liquid.

Back

Definite volume, indefinite shape.

Front

Which state of matter has particles (molecules) with more energy than the other states?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

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

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

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

Back

Gas.

Front

How do the particles in a solid behave?

Back

They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the energy of particles when a substance is heated?

Back

The energy increases, causing particles to move faster.