Composition of Matter (Part 2)

Front

What is the phase of matter where particles are constantly in contact and can bump into and past each other?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the phase of matter where particles vibrate in place?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to particles when heat energy is added to a substance?

Back

The particles spread apart.

Front

What happens to particles when heat energy is removed from a substance?

Back

The particles get closer.

Front

What type of density do substances that float have?

Back

Low density.

Front

What is the phase of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the phase of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite 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.