States of Matter & Phase Changes

Front

What is the phase change of a solid to a liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

What is happening to the particles in the substance during vaporization?

Back

The particles are gaining energy and moving apart.

Front

When the temperature of matter increases, what happens to the particles?

Back

They speed up and move farther apart.

Front

How is a gas defined?

Back

A gas has an indefinite shape and indefinite volume.

Front

What is the phase change from gas to liquid called?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the phase change of a liquid to a solid?

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the phase change of a solid directly to a gas?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the phase change of a gas to a solid?

Back

Deposition

Front

What happens to the energy of particles during melting?

Back

The energy increases as the solid turns into a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Evaporation