States of Matter

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Gas

Front

Which state of matter has no definite size or shape?

Back

Gas

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to the average kinetic energy of particles when the temperature of a substance increases?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

Front

What is sublimation?

Back

The process by which a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and particle movement in solids?

Back

In solids, as temperature increases, particles vibrate more but remain in fixed positions.

Front

What is the main difference between solids and liquids?

Back

Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.