states of matter Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the four primary states of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
True or False: In a solid, the particles are closely packed and vibrate in place.
True.
Fill in the blank: In a __________, particles are far apart and move freely.
gas
Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
Liquid.
What is the state of matter that occurs at extremely high temperatures, where atoms lose their electrons?
Plasma.
True or False: Gases can be compressed much more than liquids and solids.
True.
What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?
Sublimation.
Which state of matter has both a definite shape and a definite volume?
Solid.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a state of matter? A) Solid B) Liquid C) Vapor D) Energy
D) Energy.
What term describes the change from liquid to gas?
Vaporization.
Fill in the blank: When a gas cools and turns into a liquid, the process is called __________.
condensation.
True or False: Plasma is the most common state of matter in the universe.
True.
What is the term for the state of matter that occurs at absolute zero where all molecular motion stops?
Bose-Einstein condensate.
Multiple Choice: Which state of matter has the highest energy level? A) Solid B) Liquid C) Gas D) Plasma
D) Plasma.
What is the term for the change of state from solid to liquid?
Melting.
