Phases of Matter

Solids are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Liquids are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Gases are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Gas particles have the ________ kinetic energy because they move the fastest.

• least
• most

When a liquid changes its phase and turns into a solid it is known as

• condensation.
• melting.
• vaporization.
• freezing or solidification.

When a gas changes its phase and turns into a liquid it is known as

• condensation.
• sublimation.
• vaporization.
• freezing or solidification.

When a gas changes its phase and turns into a solid it is known as

• deposition.
• sublimation.
• condensation.
• freezing or solidification.

When a solid changes its phase and turns into a gas it is known as

• deposition.
• melting.
• condensation.
• sublimation.

All phase changes are

• chemical changes
• chemical reactions
• physical changes
• irreversable

During a phase change, the temperature remains the same

• True
• False