Solids, Liquids and Gases

Front

What is the term for the increase in size of a substance when the temperature is increased?

Back

Thermal Expansion

Front

In which state of matter are atoms held tightly in place by the attraction between the particles?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the amount of energy required to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase called?

Back

Heat of Fusion

Front

What is the amount of energy required for a liquid to become a gas?

Back

Heat of Vaporization

Front

What is the term for the force exerted per unit area?

Back

Pressure

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

What state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

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

Back

Freezing