States of Matter

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What happens to the particles of a gas when it is heated?

Back

The particles go faster.

Front

Which state of matter has a fixed volume and a fixed shape?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the change of state from a solid to a liquid called?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the change of state of a solid directly to a gas called?

Back

Sublimation

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the change of state from a liquid to a solid called?

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

Melting point

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas?

Back

Boiling point