States of Matter

Front

What is the boiling point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

212 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

In which state of matter do particles slip past each other and take the shape of their container?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What state of matter has particles that are moving the fastest and are farthest apart?

Back

Gas.

Front

What percentage of the Earth's water supply is usable by humans for everyday use?

Back

1%.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

Back

Solids.

Front

What are the three primary states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by a fixed volume but no fixed shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?

Back

They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Evaporation.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.