M1 L1 States of Matter

Front

What best describes a solid?

Back

Molecules are packed in a regularly ordered repeating pattern.

Front

Can all matter move from one state to another?

Back

True

Front

What state of matter has particles that are tightly packed in a regular pattern?

Back

Solid

Front

What is a phase change?

Back

A phase change is when matter changes state.

Front

Does thermal energy affect the kinetic energy of matter?

Back

True

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

Particles are close together but can move past one another.

Front

What is the state of matter with no fixed shape or volume?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is an example of a phase change?

Back

Melting ice into water.

Front

What happens to the energy of particles when they heat up?

Back

Their kinetic energy increases.