States of Matter

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

The particles are close together but can move past one another, allowing liquids to flow.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

The particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

Front

What is melting?

Back

The change of state from a solid to a liquid.

Front

What is freezing?

Back

The change of state from a liquid to a solid.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process of a liquid turning into a gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process of a gas turning into a liquid.

Front

What is sublimation?

Back

The change of state from a solid directly to a gas without becoming a liquid.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

The change of state from a gas directly to a solid without becoming a liquid.