States of Matter & Phase Changes

Front

The process when a liquid becomes a solid is __________.

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the process called when a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

Which of these substances has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape?

Back

Syrup

Front

The molecules in the following diagram represent which state of matter?

Back

Liquid

Front

If a liquid becomes a gas you must add energy. What is this process called?

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the process called when a gas becomes a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What happens to the molecules in a substance when it is heated?

Back

They move faster and spread apart.

Front

What is the term for the change of state from solid to gas without becoming liquid?

Back

Sublimation