States of Matter

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What are the characteristics of particles in a solid state?

Back

Particles in a solid state vibrate in place and are closely packed together.

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What are the characteristics of particles in a liquid state?

Back

Particles in a liquid state move around each other and are not as tightly packed as in solids.

Front

What is melting?

Back

Melting is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid.

Front

What happens to particles when they are heated?

Back

When particles are heated, they speed up and spread out.

Front

What happens to particles when heat is removed?

Back

When heat is removed, particles slow down and compress.

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are spread out and moving very fast?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

Front

What is freezing?

Back

Freezing is the process of changing from a liquid to a solid.

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What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.