States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
Solid properties
A
-fixed shape
-fixed volume
-vibrate
2
Q
Liquid properties
A
-changes shape to fit container
-fixed volume
-flows
3
Q
Gas properties
A
-shape and volume changes shape to fit container
-flows
-compressible
-particles move randomly in all directions
4
Q
Solid to liquid
A
Melting
5
Q
Liquid to solid
A
Freezing
6
Q
Solid to gas
A
Subliming
7
Q
Liquid to gas
A
Boiling
8
Q
Gas to liquid
A
Condensing
9
Q
What happens to the particles as state changes?
A
-particles loose/gain heat energy so vibrate less/more, getting closer/further apart