States of Matter Flashcard

Front

What happens to the motion of the particles when going from a solid to a liquid?

Back

The motion of the particles increases (moves faster).

Front

When heat increases, the particles move_______________________ and spread further apart.

Back

faster

Front

When the state of matter is changed from a gas to a liquid, the process is called________________________________.

Back

Condensation

Front

In which state of matter do particles move fast and are very far apart?

Back

Gas

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space by having volume.

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heat is added?

Back

They begin to vibrate more and may eventually turn into a liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are close together but can slide past one another?

Back

Liquid

Front

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

Back

Deposition