Flashcard on States of Matter

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What happens to the molecules in a substance when energy is added?

Back

The molecules move faster.

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What happens when a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

The particles move faster and move farther apart.

Front

What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

Back

212 degrees.

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What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

Back

100 degrees.

Front

Which state of matter has the least amount of energy?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What happens to particles in a gas?

Back

They move freely and are far apart.

Front

What happens to particles in a solid?

Back

They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past each other.