Properties and Changes in Matter

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but an indefinite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter that has an indefinite shape and an indefinite volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the phase change in which a liquid changes into a solid?

Back

Freezing

Front

What type of change occurs when a piece of wood is burned?

Back

Chemical Change

Front

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

Back

Solid

Front

Define a physical change.

Back

A change that does not alter the chemical composition of a substance.

Front

Define a chemical change.

Back

A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

Front

What is melting?

Back

The phase change from solid to liquid.