Matter Vocabulary

Front

What is the basic particle that makes up all matter?

Back

Atom

Front

What is the amount of space that matter occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What do we call a group of two or more atoms held together by a covalent bond?

Back

Molecule

Front

What is the measurement of how much mass of a substance is contained in a given volume?

Back

Density

Front

What is the term for anything that has mass and takes up space?

Back

Matter

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

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

Back

Evaporation