Flashcards on States of Matter

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What are the three states of matter?

The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

A solid has a definite shape and volume.

Which state of matter has a definite shape but takes the shape of its container?

A liquid has a definite shape but takes the shape of its container.

Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

What is the process called in which a solid changes directly to a gas without passing through the liquid state?

The process is called sublimation.

What is the process called in which a gas changes directly to a solid without passing through the liquid state?

The process is called deposition.

What is the process called in which a gas changes to a liquid?

The process is called condensation.

What is the process called in which a liquid changes to a gas?

The process is called vaporization.

Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together in an ordered arrangement?

A solid has particles that are closely packed together in an ordered arrangement.

Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together but can move around and slide past each other?

A liquid has particles that are closely packed together but can move around and slide past each other.

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move around freely?

A gas has particles that are far apart and move around freely.

Give an example of a solid.

Example of a solid: ice

Give an example of a liquid.

Example of a liquid: water

Give an example of a gas.

Example of a gas: oxygen

What is the state of matter in which a substance does not have a definite shape or volume?

The state of matter is plasma.

What are the three states of matter?

The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

A solid has a definite shape and volume.

Which state of matter has a definite shape but takes the shape of its container?

A liquid has a definite shape but takes the shape of its container.

Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

What is the process called in which a solid changes directly to a gas without passing through the liquid state?

The process is called sublimation.

What is the process called in which a gas changes directly to a solid without passing through the liquid state?

The process is called deposition.

What is the process called in which a gas changes to a liquid?

The process is called condensation.

What is the process called in which a liquid changes to a gas?

The process is called vaporization.

Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together in an ordered arrangement?

A solid has particles that are closely packed together in an ordered arrangement.

Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together but can move around and slide past each other?

A liquid has particles that are closely packed together but can move around and slide past each other.

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and move around freely?

A gas has particles that are far apart and move around freely.

Give an example of a solid.

Example of a solid: ice

Give an example of a liquid.

Example of a liquid: water

Give an example of a gas.

Example of a gas: oxygen

What is the state of matter in which a substance does not have a definite shape or volume?

The state of matter is plasma.

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