States of Matter Review

Front

What happens to particles when the thermal energy is decreased?

Back

Particles move slower.

Front

What state of matter is characterized by particles that slide past each other?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What process occurs when a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

Melting.

Front

What process occurs when a gas changes into a liquid?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

Back

Gas.

Front

What happens to particles when thermal energy is increased?

Back

Particles move faster.

Front

What is the process called when a liquid becomes a gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is the process called when a gas becomes a solid?

Back

Deposition.