States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What are the particles like in a solid?
A
They have uniform layers, are compact and dense. Pass heat and electricity by vibration of particles.
2
Q
What are the particles like in a liquid?
A
Packed close together, but with no regular arrangement. Vibrate and slide past each other.
3
Q
What are the particles like in a gas?
A
Well seperated with no regular arrangement. Vibrate and move freely at high speeds. Can be compressed.
4
Q
What is the process where a solid is turned into a liquid?
A
Melting
5
Q
What process turns a liquid into a gas?
A
Evaporating
6
Q
What process turns a gas into a liquid?
A
Condensing
7
Q
What process turns a liquid into a solid?
A
Freezing
