States of Matter

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are closely spaced and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are widely spaced and move freely?

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the change from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What state of matter has both a definite shape and a definite volume?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

They gain energy and may begin to vibrate more, potentially melting into a liquid.

Front

What is the term for the change from liquid to solid?

Back

Freezing

Front

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

Back

Liquid