State of Matter Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape, but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid

Front

What state of matter has particles in a regular pattern that can vibrate in place?

Back

Solid

Front

What process occurs when energy is being removed from a liquid?

Back

Freezing

Front

What state of matter results when energy is added to a liquid?

Back

Gas

Front

What state of matter has particles that are loosely packed and can move freely, but are still in contact with one another?

Back

Liquid

Front

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

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to a solid when it gains enough energy?

Back

It melts into a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

Sublimation