Physical State of Matter

Front

What is the physical state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the physical state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What type of particles are tightly packed together and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid particles

Front

What type of particles are close together but can slide past one another?

Back

Liquid particles

Front

What type of particles are spread far apart and move freely?

Back

Gas particles

Front

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

Back

They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is cooled?

Back

They lose energy and may change to a solid.

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air

Front

What is an example of a solid?

Back

Ice