States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

In which state of matter are the particles closest together?

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Gas.

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in an object?

Back

Temperature.

Front

What happens to the pressure of a gas when its temperature increases in a fixed volume?

Back

Pressure increases.

Front

What is deposition in terms of states of matter?

Back

The change from a gas to a solid.

Front

What is sublimation in terms of states of matter?

Back

The change from a solid to a gas.

Front

What does Charles's law state about gases?

Back

Volume and temperature of gases are directly proportional at constant pressure.

Front

What is the relationship described by Boyle's law?

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Pressure and volume of gases are inversely proportional at constant temperature.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when its pressure increases at constant temperature?

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Volume decreases.