States of Matter

Front

What is air an example of?

Back

Gas

Front

How are the particles arranged in a liquid?

Back

Particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow and take the shape of their container.

Front

How is a gas defined?

Back

A gas has no fixed shape and no fixed volume.

Front

What describes a solid?

Back

A solid has a fixed shape and a definite volume.

Front

What is wood an example of?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Oxygen, carbon dioxide, or steam.

Front

What is the state of matter that can expand to fill its container?

Back

Gas