synergy 1 Flashcards
(28 cards)
What are the three primary states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
True or False: Plasma is considered a state of matter.
True
Fill in the blank: In a ______, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.
solid
Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
Liquid
What is the state of matter characterized by high energy and free-moving particles?
Gas
True or False: Solids can be compressed easily.
False
What is the term for the transition from solid to liquid?
Melting
Which state of matter can conduct electricity and is found in stars?
Plasma
Fill in the blank: The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called ______.
Evaporation
What is the term for the change from gas to liquid?
Condensation
List one characteristic of gases.
Gases have no definite shape and no definite volume.
What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?
They gain energy and move faster.
True or False: All materials can exist in all four states of matter.
False
What is the state of matter that occurs at extremely low temperatures?
Bose-Einstein Condensate
Fill in the blank: The change from liquid to solid is called ______.
Freezing
What state of matter has particles that are far apart and move freely?
Gas
Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
Solid
True or False: Liquids can flow and take the shape of their container.
True
What is the name for the process where a solid turns directly into a gas?
Sublimation
What is the primary difference between a liquid and a solid?
Liquids have no definite shape, while solids do.
Fill in the blank: The ______ state of matter is found in stars and is made of charged particles.
plasma
What is the fourth state of matter that occurs at extremely high energy levels?
Plasma
Which state of matter is characterized by a fixed volume but no fixed shape?
Liquid
What is the transition from gas to solid called?
Deposition
