States of Matter

Front

What happens to the particles of matter when the temperature increases?

Back

The particles speed up and move farther apart.

Front

What state of matter is represented by tightly held molecules with little movement?

Back

Solid

Front

What state of matter is represented by molecules that are close together but can move around each other?

Back

Liquid

Front

Can water exist as a solid, liquid, and gas?

Back

True

Front

What happens to the particles of matter when the temperature decreases?

Back

The particles slow down and move closer together.

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or 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 gas?

Back

Evaporation