Unit 3 Grid review: States of Matter

Front

What happens to a liquid when heat is taken away?

Back

It freezes into a solid and the molecules slow down.

Front

What is the arrangement of molecules in a solid?

Back

Molecules are closely packed together in a fixed position.

Front

What state of matter is water in when it is ice?

Back

Solid

Front

What state of matter is water in when it is steam?

Back

Gas

Front

What state of matter is water in when it is at room temperature?

Back

Liquid

Front

Can water exist in all three states of matter?

Back

Yes, water can be a solid (ice), liquid (water), or gas (steam).

Front

What is the main characteristic of a gas?

Back

Molecules are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a liquid?

Back

Molecules are close together but can move past one another.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a solid when heat is added?

Back

They gain energy and may eventually become a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Melting.