States of Matter

Front

A change of state from a liquid to a solid is called?

Back

Freezing

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

Back

They move faster and gain energy.

Front

What happens to particles in a substance when it is cooled?

Back

They move slower and lose energy.

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

Front

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

Back

Condensation