States of Matter

Front

State of matter with a definite shape and definite volume.

Back

solid

Front

State of matter with a definite volume, but no definite shape.

Back

liquid

Front

State of matter with no definite shape and no definite volume.

Back

gas

Front

Particles are closely spaced.

Back

solid

Front

Particles vibrate in place and do not change relative positions.

Back

solid

Front

Particles move relative to each other, but remain in contact with each other. Options: solid, liquid, gas

Back

liquid

Front

Particles are not so closely spaced and slide past each other.

Back

liquid

Front

Particles are widely spaced except when they collide. Options: solid, liquid, gas

Back

gas

Front

Basic state of matter with the least amount of energy.

Back

solid

Front

Basic state of matter with an intermediate (medium) amount of energy.

Back

liquid