States of Matter

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What happens to particles in an object as the temperature increases?

Back

Particles move faster.

Front

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

Back

Freezing.

Front

What is the characteristic of a liquid regarding its shape?

Back

A liquid takes the shape of its container.

Front

What describes the movement of particles in a gas?

Back

Particles in a gas move quickly and are far apart.

Front

What is the term for a solid changing to a liquid?

Back

Melting.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The volume decreases.

Front

What is the term for the process of a solid turning directly into a gas?

Back

Sublimation.

Front

What is the term for a gas changing into a liquid?

Back

Condensation.

Front

How do the particles in a solid behave?

Back

Particles in a solid are closely packed and vibrate in place.