States of Matter

Front

What happens to particles when their temperature increases?

Back

The particles move faster.

Front

Substances in this state take the shape of the container they are in, but do not change in volume.

Back

Liquid.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Vaporization.

Front

The slower the particles in a substance move, what does it indicate about the temperature?

Back

The lower the temperature of the substance.

Front

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

Back

Gas.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume.

Front

What is the term for the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The volume decreases.