Phases of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid

Front

In which state of matter do particles have more space between them and can slide past one another?

Back

Liquid

Front

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion that particles in a gas have?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

How do the particles in a solid behave?

Back

They vibrate in place and are tightly packed.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and move faster.

Front

What is the main difference between liquids and gases?

Back

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, while gases have neither a definite shape nor volume.

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 gas?

Back

Evaporation