Properties of Matter

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A gas has no definite shape nor volume.

Front

What is freezing?

Back

Freezing is the process of changing from a liquid to a solid.

Front

What determines the temperature of a substance?

Back

The speed of the molecules determines the temperature.

Front

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

What is the most common state of matter in the universe?

Back

The most common state of matter in the universe is plasma.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas.