States of Matter

Front

What is the change of state from a solid to a liquid called?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to a puddle of water when it seems to disappear due to heat?

Back

It evaporates.

Front

What is the change of state from a solid directly to a gas called?

Back

Sublimation

Front

How is a gas defined in terms of shape and volume?

Back

No definite shape, No definite volume.

Front

What is the change of state from a liquid to a solid called?

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the change of state from a gas to a liquid called?

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is plasma?

Back

A state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.