States of Matter Flashcard

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

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

Back

Gas.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Front

What happens to the motion of particles when freezing occurs?

Back

The motion of the particles decreases (move slower).

Front

What is a characteristic of plasma that is not found in gas?

Back

Electrical charge.

Front

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the state of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What happens to water when it evaporates?

Back

It changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

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

Back

Melting.

Front

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

Back

Freezing.