Changes in States of Matter

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What state of matter does a liquid become when it evaporates?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to the movement of particles when thermal energy is increased?

Back

The particles speed up.

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas due to increased thermal energy?

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the term for the change of state from gas to solid without becoming a liquid first?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the term for the change of state from solid to gas without becoming a liquid first?

Back

Deposition

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?

Back

It remains constant until the change is complete.

Front

What is the term for the amount of energy needed to change a substance from solid to liquid?

Back

Heat of fusion