States of Matter Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
What are the particles doing in a liquid?
The particles are separated and can move freely.
Can Liquid change its volume and shape?
It takes the shape of a container, the volume stays the same.
What are the particles doing in a solid?
Only vibrates a little in an organised structure.
Can a Solid change its volume and shape?
No, It has a fixed shape and volume, not taking the shape of its container.
What are the particles doing in a gas?
Particles move freely well separated from the others.
Can Gas change its volume and shape?
Yes, Gas can change its shape and volume.
What is a solid to a liquid?
Melting
What is a liquid to a solid?
Freezing
What is a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation
What is a gas to a liquid?
Condensation
What is a gas to a solid?
Deposisition
What is a solid to a gas?
Sublimation