Phases of Matter

Front

What is the state of matter for vapor and air?

Back

Gas

Front

What state of matter is a table?

Back

Solid

Front

How do molecules in a liquid look?

Back

Molecules in a liquid are loosely arranged and can move past each other.

Front

What is the state of matter for air?

Back

Gas

Front

How are the molecules arranged in a solid?

Back

Molecules in a solid are tightly close together.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

What happens to the molecules in a solid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and may start to vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids?

Back

Liquids take the shape of their container but have a definite volume.

Front

What is a characteristic of gases?

Back

Gases have no definite shape or volume and will expand to fill their container.

Front

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

Back

Melting