IGCSE Chem - States Of Matter

Front

What is the process of adding large amounts of energy to transform a gas into plasma called?

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Ionization

Front

What phase change occurs when solid dry ice turns into gaseous carbon dioxide?

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Sublimation

Front

Which state of matter has particles that are stuck in one spot but vibrate?

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Solid

Front

What phase change occurs when an ice cube turns to water?

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Melting

Front

How can you stop the movement of particles?

Back

You can't.

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by a definite shape and volume?

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Solid

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas

Front

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

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Vaporization

Front

What is the reverse process of vaporization called?

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Condensation