States of Matter

Front

What is the state of matter that has tightly packed molecules?

Back

Solid

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

Back

Solid

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Heat energy.

Front

Which state of matter has a greater distance between particles: solid or liquid?

Back

Liquid

Front

How do particles of a liquid behave?

Back

They are free to move around one another but still touch.

Front

What is the state of matter that has no definite shape and takes the shape of its container?

Back

Gas

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They vibrate more and may change to a liquid.

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