States of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

Define solid in terms of particle arrangement.

Back

In a solid, particles are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement and vibrate in place.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. Particles are close together but can move past one another.

Front

Define gas in terms of particle behavior.

Back

In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the entire volume of their container.

Front

What is vaporization?

Back

Vaporization is the process of a substance changing from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process of a substance changing from a gas to a liquid.

Front

Explain the term 'intermolecular forces'.

Back

Intermolecular forces are the forces of attraction between molecules that influence the state of matter.

Front

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles during heating?

Back

The kinetic energy of particles increases as they are heated.

Front

What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

Back

100 degrees Celsius.

Front

How does temperature affect the state of matter?

Back

Increasing temperature can cause solids to melt into liquids and liquids to vaporize into gases.