States of Matter Flashcard

Front

What happens along the AC line?

Back

Melting/Freezing occurs along the AC line, indicating phase changes between solid and liquid.

Front

Which form of matter does not take the shape of its container?

Back

Solid does not take the shape of its container; it has a definite shape and volume.

Front

What letter on the diagram represents the substance only in the gas phase?

Back

B represents the substance only in the gas phase.

Front

What happens when my glass of water is sitting in the sun and disappears into a gas?

Back

Evaporation occurs when water turns into gas due to heat.

Front

What letter on the diagram represents a substance only in the solid phase?

Back

A represents a substance only in the solid phase.

Front

Define the term 'melting'.

Back

Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid when heat is applied.

Front

Define the term 'freezing'.

Back

Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid when heat is removed.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid when it cools down.

Front

What is boiling?

Back

Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid when it reaches its boiling point.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

Back

Evaporation occurs at any temperature, while boiling occurs at a specific boiling point.