Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that takes up space and has mass.

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume?

Back

Gas

Front

Give an example of a solid.

Back

A desk.

Front

Give an example of a liquid.

Back

Water.

Front

Give an example of a gas.

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are tightly packed 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.