States & Phases of Matter

Front

What is the process called when a liquid changes to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the freezing point of water?

Back

0° Celsius

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the process called when a gas changes to a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What are the particles in a gas like?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic particles break free.

Front

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

Back

They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume