States of Matter

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, 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

In which state of matter are particles closely spaced and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid

Front

In which state of matter do particles slide past each other?

Back

Liquid

Front

In which state of matter are particles far apart and move freely?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

Back

They gain energy and may change to a liquid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is cooled?

Back

They lose energy and may change to a solid.

Front

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

Back

Melting