Solids, Liquids, Gases

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What are the characteristics of particles in a liquid?

Back

Particles in a liquid are free to move around one another but still touch.

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What shape does a solid have?

Back

A solid has a definite shape.

Front

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

What is the shape and volume of a gas?

Back

A gas has no definite shape and no definite volume.

Front

What is the process by which a liquid becomes a gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

Front

What is viscosity?

Back

Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when it is heated?

Back

The volume of a gas generally increases when it is heated.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process by which a gas becomes a liquid.