States of Matter

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is frozen?

Back

They are moving slower.

Front

What property of a solid is indicated by the close arrangement of its particles?

Back

Cannot be compressed.

Front

What is the process called when water changes from liquid to solid?

Back

Freezing.

Front

Which state of matter can fill a container and has no fixed shape or volume?

Back

Gas state.

Front

What change of state occurs when particles in a solid begin to move past each other?

Back

Melting.

Front

Define 'solid state' in terms of particle arrangement.

Back

Particles are closely packed and vibrate in fixed positions.

Front

What is 'liquid state' characterized by?

Back

Particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

Front

What is 'gas state' characterized by?

Back

Particles are far apart and move freely, filling the container they are in.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process where gas turns into liquid.

Front

What is vaporization?

Back

The process where liquid turns into gas.