States of Matter Review

Front

What is the process called when a solid changes to a liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

What state of matter is characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

Back

The particles move faster.

Front

What is the process called when a liquid changes to a solid?

Back

Freezing

Front

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

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the process called when a gas changes to a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What happens to the energy of particles as temperature decreases?

Back

The energy decreases and the particles move slower.

Front

What is the state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume