State of Matter Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the state of matter that results when energy is added to a liquid?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the state of matter that results when energy is removed from a gas?

Back

Liquid

Front

Which state of matter has particles that are loosely packed and can move freely while still being in contact?

Back

Liquid

Front

What state of matter has the least energy?

Back

Solid

Front

What state of matter has the most energy?

Back

Plasma

Front

Define solid in terms of particle arrangement and energy.

Back

In a solid, particles are tightly packed in a fixed arrangement and have low energy.

Front

Define liquid in terms of particle arrangement and energy.

Back

In a liquid, particles are loosely packed, can move around each other, and have moderate energy.

Front

Define gas in terms of particle arrangement and energy.

Back

In a gas, particles are far apart, move freely, and have high energy.

Front

What is plasma and how does it differ from other states of matter?

Back

Plasma is a state of matter where gas is energized to the point that some electrons break free from atoms, resulting in charged particles.

Front

What happens to the energy of particles when a solid melts?

Back

The energy of particles increases, allowing them to break free from their fixed positions and become a liquid.