Science Flashcard on States of Matter and Heat Transfer

Front

What is the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid called?

Back

Melting point

Front

Which of the following is a phase of matter that expands or contracts to fill any container? Plasma, Gas, Liquid, Solid

Back

Gas

Front

What is the term for the transfer of energy by collisions between molecules in contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What is the term for a reaction or process accompanied by the release of heat?

Back

Exothermic reaction