Flashcard #4 - States of Matter

Front

What are the characteristics of solid matter?

Back

Solids have a definite shape and their molecules are packed closely together.

Front

Identify the state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely.

Back

Gas

Front

Which state of matter has particles that are moving the slowest?

Back

Solid

Front

Which statement is NOT true of all different types of matter?

Back

The particles always move at the same speed.

Front

How do particles behave in a liquid?

Back

Particles slide past one another.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

Back

They gain energy and may begin to vibrate more, potentially changing to a liquid.

Front

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

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

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