states of matter

The particles in a solid:

• are closely packed together and

  vibrate

• move freely over each other within a container in which they are held

• can be poured

• are very spread out and can escape an open container

The particles in a liquid (tick two):

• are closely packed together and

  vibrate

• move freely over each other within a container in which they are held

• can be poured

• are very spread out and can escape an open container

The particles in a gas:

• are closely packed together and

  vibrate

• move freely over each other within a

  container in which they are held

• can be poured

• are very spread out and can escape

  an open container

Match the states to their particle structure:

What is the freezing

point of water?

(a)  

Name the process that

describes the change from water to ice.

(a)  

What is A?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

What is B?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

What is C?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Match these changes to the

scientific name for the process.