States of Matter

Front

State of matter with a fixed shape; does not take the shape of its container

Back

solid

Front

State of matter that can be poured; takes the shape of its container

Back

liquid

Front

State of matter that spreads out to completely fill its container

Back

gas

Front

water in gas form (moisture in the air)

Back

water vapor

Front

The temperature at which liquid water changes into solid ice.

Back

Freezing point

Front

The temperature at which liquid water changes into water vapor (gas).

Back

boiling point

Front

When water changes from a liquid to a gas - caused by heat

Back

evaporation

Front

When water vapor (a gas) is cooled and forms liquid water.

Back

Condensation

Front

What must be done to change water from liquid to solid?

Back

Lower the temperature.

Front

What must be done to change water from solid to liquid?

Back

Raise the temperature.