States Of Matter Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the change from solid to liquid
Melting
Which State of matter has no fixed shape and no fixed volume
Gas
What does fixed shape mean
If a state of matter doesn’t have a fixed shape it can change its shape to fit the container it is in e.g. Water is a liquid and can change shape
What is the change from gas to liquid
Condensation
What is the change from liquid to solid
Freezing
What is the change from gas to solid
Deposition
What is the change from solid to gas
Sublimanation
What does fixed volume mean
If a state of matter has a fixed volume it occupies a specific amount of space and its volume cannot change under normal circumstances. e.g. A rock is a solid and because it is a solid it does not compress easily
What is the change from liquid to gas
evaporation
Which state of matter has no fixed shape but has a fixed volume
Liquid
Which state of matter has a fixed volume and a fixed shape
Solid