States of Matter

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

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

Back

Gas.

Front

How are the particles arranged in a solid?

Back

Particles are closely packed together.

Front

How are the particles arranged in a liquid?

Back

Particles are close together but can move past one another.

Front

How are the particles arranged in a gas?

Back

Particles are widely spaced and move freely.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and may change to a gas.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas when cooled?

Back

They lose energy and may change to a liquid.