States of Matter and Changes Flashcard

Front

Which state of matter has tightly packed molecules?

Back

Solid

Front

At higher temperatures, what happens to the particles in an object?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

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

Back

Freezing (Liquid to solid)

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the process called when a gas changes directly into a solid?

Back

Deposition

Front

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

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to the molecules in a solid when it is heated?

Back

They gain energy and may eventually become a liquid.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process where a gas changes into a liquid.