VA SOL 5.4a - Characteristics of Matter

Front

What are the different forms in which matter can exist?

Back

Phases

Front

Which phase of matter flows easily and allows particles to move past one another?

Back

Gas

Front

Which phase of matter flows easily and allows particles to slide past one another?

Back

Liquid

Front

What are the three basic phases of matter?

Back

Solids, liquids, and gases

Front

Which phase of matter maintains a fixed shape?

Back

Solid

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A phase of matter that has a fixed shape and volume.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

A phase of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A phase of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

Front

How do particles behave in a solid?

Back

Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

How do particles behave in a liquid?

Back

Particles are close together but can move and slide past one another.