Atoms and State of Matter

Front

What has to happen for one state of matter to change to another state of matter?

Back

Heat is added or reduced.

Front

What is the definition of a gas?

Back

Gases do not have a definite shape or volume.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite volume but not a definite shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the charge on an atom?

Back

No charge.

Front

How small are atoms?

Back

Infinitely small.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

What happens to particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to particles in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past each other.

Front

What happens to particles 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 when heat is added.