States of matter Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three states of matter?
A
solid, liquid, gas
2
Q
What happens to particles during melting?
(solid to liquid)
A
- energy transfer (by heat)
- particles gain energy
- this breaks bonds between particles
3
Q
What happens to particles during evaporation?
(liquid to gas)
A
- energy transfer (by heat)
- particles gain energy
- this overcomes the remaining forces of attraction between the particles
