States of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

What is the shape of a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and does not take the shape of its container.

Front

How do particles behave in a liquid?

Back

Particles in a liquid are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

Particles in a gas move quickly and are far apart, filling the entire space of their container.

Front

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What is the boiling point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

212 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What must happen for a liquid to turn into a solid?

Back

Heat must be taken away.

Front

What is the melting point of ice in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?

Back

The temperature remains constant during a phase change.

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air is an example of a gas.