States of Matter 6

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid.

Front

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

Back

Gas.

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 liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past each other.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is melting?

Back

The process of a solid turning into a liquid.

Front

What is freezing?

Back

The process of a liquid turning into a solid.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process of a gas turning into a liquid.