Unit 6: States of Matter

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are close together but can move past one another?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely?

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

Vaporization

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion that particles possess?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when temperature increases?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the change from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the change from a gas to a solid called?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the term for the energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid?

Back

Heat of fusion