States of Matter

Front

What are the two basic properties of matter?

Back

Matter has mass and takes up space (has volume).

Front

What are the characteristics of a solid state?

Back

1) Solid has a definite shape. 2) Solid has a definite volume. 3) Solid cannot be compressed.

Front

What are the characteristics of a liquid state?

Back

1) Liquid has no definite shape. 2) Liquid has a definite volume. 3) Liquid cannot be compressed.

Front

What are the characteristics of a gaseous state?

Back

1) Gas has no definite shape. 2) Gas has no definite volume. 3) Gas can be compressed.