Phases of Matter

Front

What occurs when a gas becomes a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What state of matter takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid

Front

What state of matter has its own shape and a definite volume?

Back

Solid

Front

When water vapor turns back into a liquid, heat is:

Back

Condensed

Front

What occurs when a liquid becomes a solid?

Back

Freezing

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

They vibrate faster and may eventually melt.

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Deposition