States of matter Flashcards
1
Q
Solid
A
A substance with definite volume and shape
2
Q
Liquid
A
A substance with definite volume, but no definite shape
3
Q
Gas
A
Substance with no definite volume or shape
4
Q
Melting
A
Solid becomes a liquid
5
Q
Freezing
A
Liquid becomes a solid
6
Q
Boiling
A
Liquid becomes the gas throughout
7
Q
Evaporation
A
Liquid becomes a gas at the surface
8
Q
Condensation
A
A gas becomes a liquid
9
Q
Sublimation
A
A solid becomes a gas
10
Q
Deposition
A
A gas becomes a solid
