States of Matter

Front

What is the basic state of matter with the greatest amount of energy?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to water when it freezes into ice?

Back

The water has lost energy.

Front

In which state of matter do particles vibrate in place and do not change relative positions?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to particles when their temperature increases?

Back

The particles move faster.

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are closely packed but can slide past each other?

Back

Liquid.

Front

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

Back

The energy increases, causing the particles to vibrate more.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the term for the change of state from solid to gas without becoming liquid?

Back

Sublimation.

Front

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

Back

Solid.