Phases of Matter

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What do liquids and solids have in common?

Back

Both have definite volume.

Front

How do molecules in a liquid look?

Back

Molecules in a liquid are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

Front

How do molecules in a gas look?

Back

Molecules in a gas are far apart and move freely, filling the entire space available.

Front

Which process is shown by the arrow indicating evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into gas, typically shown by an upward arrow.

Front

How do molecules in a solid look?

Back

Molecules in a solid are tightly packed together in a fixed arrangement, giving solids a definite shape.

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main phases of matter?

Back

The three main phases of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is a characteristic of solids?

Back

Solids have a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids?

Back

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Front

What is a characteristic of gases?

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Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume; they expand to fill their container.