States of matter

Question 1

solid

Answer 1

Particles close together. Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid. Can’t move but can vibrate

Question 2

Liquid

Answer 2

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil. Would fill the bottom of a container

Question 3

Gas

Answer 3

Particles move freely around the space. Has no fixed shape.

Question 4

Particles

Answer 4

A tiny part of matter. Often joins other particles to make something much bigger.

Question 5

State

Answer 5

Describes the condition that something is in at that particular time. These can change e.g. liquid changes to gas in the water cycle.

Question 6

Temperature

Answer 6

How hot or cold something is. Often measure in degrees celsius

Question 7

Melt

Answer 7

A solid turning into a liquid through heating. Particles start to move quicker.

Question 8

Melting point of water

Answer 8

0 degrees Celsius

Question 9

Freezing

Answer 9

A liquid turning into a solid through cooling. Particles move slower.

Question 10

Freezing point of water

Answer 10

Anything less than 0 degrees celsius

Question 11

1064 degrees C

Answer 11

Melting point of gold

Question 12

Boiling

Answer 12

This is when a liquid turns into a gas. The particles move faster and faster as the heat goes up.

Question 13

Boiling point of water

Answer 13

100 Degrees Celsius

Question 14

Condensation

Answer 14

When a gas turns back into a liquid.

Question 15

Thermometer

Answer 15

Something that is used to measure temperature.

Question 16

Evaporation

Answer 16

Turning liquid into water vapor.