Solid, liquid, and Gas

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

Can a solid change its shape easily?

Back

No, a solid has a fixed shape.

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

Back

Melting.

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids?

Back

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A substance that expands to fill the entire volume of its container.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when it melts?

Back

The particles gain energy and move more freely.

Front

What is the term for the change from liquid to gas?

Back

Vaporization.

Front

What is the term for the change from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is an example of a gas?

Back

Air.

Front

How do the particles in a gas behave compared to those in a solid?

Back

Gas particles move freely and are far apart, while solid particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.