States of Matter Characteristics

States of Matter

Thermal energy in each state

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Put each state in order from particles closest together to particles farthest apart.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

1

2

3

• 1
• 2
• 3

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Multiple Choice

In which state of matter are the particles the moving the fastest?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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Multiple Choice

What is the process that turns a solid into a liquid?

• melting

• freezing

• evaporation

• condensation

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What is the process that turns a gas into a liquid?

• melting

• freezing

• evaporation

• condensation

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What is the process that turns a liquid into a gas?

• melting

• freezing

• evaporation

• condensation

Multiple Choice

What is the process that turns a liquid into a solid?

• melting

• freezing

• evaporation

• condensation

Multiple Choice

Which process requires that more energy is added to a substance for the change to occur?

• melting

• freezing

• condensation

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Which process requires that energy is removed from a substance for the change to occur?

• melting

• freezing

• evaporation

Multiple Choice

If a liquid turns into a gas, what is happening to the amount of energy in the liquid?

• It is decreasing

• It stays the same

• It is increasing

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If a liquid turns into a solid, what is happening to the energy in the liquid?

• It is decreasing

• It stays the same

• It is increasing