McWilliams States & Energy of Matter Review

Front

What state of matter has particles that are moving very fast?

Back

Gas

Front

What state of matter has particles that are packed very close together, with little to no space in between them?

Back

Solid

Front

What state of matter has particles that have a medium amount of energy and slide and glide past one another?

Back

Liquid

Front

What happens to a gas when heat is removed?

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Evaporation or boiling

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by having no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to the energy of particles in a solid when heat is added?

Back

They gain energy and may melt into a liquid.

Front

What is the term for the change from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting