Phases of matter

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are very spread out and moving quickly?

Back

Gas

Front

What describes a gas?

Back

A gas has fast-moving particles.

Front

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

What is the phase change when a gas becomes a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

Melting point.

Front

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

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The phase change from liquid to gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The phase change from gas to liquid.

Front

What is freezing?

Back

The phase change from liquid to solid.