Matter Matters

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What causes ice to transform from a solid to a liquid?

Back

Heat.

Front

Solids have a definite _______________.

Back

Shape.

Front

This state of matter does not have a definite size or shape.

Back

Gas.

Front

As the kinetic energy of the particles increases, the _____ of the particles ________.

Back

Speed; increases.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What is the state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

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

Back

Melting.