States of Matter

Front

What is matter that has no fixed volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the characteristic of a liquid?

Back

Definite volume and takes the shape of its container

Front

What is the term for how much matter is in a certain amount of space; the amount of mass per unit volume?

Back

Density

Front

What do we call it when atoms join together?

Back

Molecules

Front

What is the process called when a liquid slowly changes to a gas?

Back

Evaporate

Front

What is a solid?

Back

Matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is melting?

Back

The process of a solid turning into a liquid.