solid liquid gas

Front

What do solids, liquids, and gases have in common?

Back

All three have atoms and molecules.

Front

What is a characteristic of a solid?

Back

A solid has a size and shape of its own.

Front

Can you give an example of a solid?

Back

A desk.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that takes up space and has mass.

Front

Can you give an example of a liquid?

Back

Honey.

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are close together and can slide past each other?

Back

Liquid.

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 no definite shape and takes the shape of its container?

Back

Gas.

Front

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

Back

Volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.