Phases of Matter

Front

Liquids and gases are similar because __________________________.

Back

they both take the shape of their container.

Front

A table is matter in state __________.

Back

Solid.

Front

Molecules in a liquid look like: __________.

Back

They are close together but can slide past one another.

Front

How are the particles moving in liquids?

Back

Sliding past one another.

Front

Molecules in a solid look like: __________.

Back

They are tightly packed and vibrate in fixed positions.

Front

What is the main characteristic of solids?

Back

They have a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is the main characteristic of liquids?

Back

They have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Front

What is the main characteristic of gases?

Back

They have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and vibrate more vigorously.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and move faster, potentially becoming a gas.