Structure of Matter Review

Front

What is the state of matter for orange juice?

Back

Liquid

Front

How can you describe the state of matter for steam?

Back

Gas

Front

Why do ice, water, and water vapor look different?

Back

Because the water particles are arranged in different ways.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a property that can differ among elements?

Back

The number of protons in a molecule.

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

Back

H2O

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when it melts?

Back

They gain energy and move apart.