6.6A Solids, Liquids and Gases

Front

A substance that has a fixed volume and no definite shape is called a ________.

Back

liquid

Front

In which state of matter are the particles 'tightly packed' together and do not move?

Back

Solid

Front

What is a property shared by both gases and liquids?

Back

Ability to flow

Front

How do molecules in a gas differ from those in a liquid?

Back

Molecules in a gas can move more than molecules in a liquid.

Front

In which state of matter do particles move the quickest?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

Back

They move faster and may eventually turn into a gas.

Front

What is the term for the process of a solid turning directly into a gas?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the main difference between a gas and a liquid in terms of shape?

Back

A gas has no definite shape, while a liquid takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume