States of Matter

Front

What happens to particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They move faster and spread apart.

Front

Which of the following is a property of liquids?

Back

They flow and take the shape of their container.

Front

Why can gases be compressed (squeezed) more easily than solids or liquids?

Back

Their particles are very far apart.

Front

What happens to particles when gas is cooled?

Back

They move more slowly.

Front

How do particles behave in a gas?

Back

They move freely and spread out.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

How do particles in a solid behave?

Back

They are closely packed and vibrate in place.

Front

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

Back

Melting.

Front

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

Back

Evaporation.