STATES OF MATTER Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of solids
A
Fixed shape
Molecules are closely packed together
No movement of molecules
2
Q
Example solids
A
Wood
Ice
Rocks
3
Q
Properties of liquids
A
Not a fixed shape
They flow
Molecules can move around
4
Q
Example liquids
A
Juice
Water
Milk
Tea
5
Q
Properties of gases
A
No particular shape
Move freely around
Cannot be seen
6
Q
Examples of gases
A
Air Oxygen gas Cooking gas Carbon dioxide Water vapour
7
Q
Changes of state
A
When a state changes into another state e.g. liquid becomes a solid
8
Q
When solid becomes a liquid
A
Melting
9
Q
When a liquid becomes a gas
A
Evaporating
10
Q
When a gas becomes a liquid
A
Condensing
11
Q
When a liquid becomes a solid
A
Solidifying (freezing)
12
Q
The three states of matter
A
Solids
Liquids
Gases
13
Q
Water vapour exits a kettle and _________ on a glass window into water droplets
A
Condenses
