States of Matter

What are the three states of matter?

• Solid, liquid, plasma

• Solid, liquid, gas

• Liquid, gas, vapor

• Solid, plasma, gas

What is a characteristic of matter in its liquid state?

• It has a fixed shape and volume.

• Its particles are well separated and move freely.

• It takes on the shape of its container and its volume always stays the same.

• Its particles are held together in an organized structure.

What is the process called when a solid changes to a liquid?

• Vaporization

• Condensation

• Solidification

• Fusion

What is the process called when a liquid changes to a solid?

• Fusion

• Vaporization

• Solidification

• Condensation