States of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

Which state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move past one another.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a solid called?

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid called?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas called?

Back

Vaporization