states of matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Describe the particle arrangement in a solid.

Back

Particles are closely packed together in a fixed position.

Front

Describe the particle arrangement in a liquid.

Back

Particles are close together but can move past one another.

Front

Describe the particle arrangement in a gas.

Back

Particles are far apart and move freely.

Front

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

Back

Melting.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Vaporization.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the process called when a gas turns directly into a solid?

Back

Deposition.

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

Back

Sublimation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

True or False: Liquids have a definite shape.

Back

False.