States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to particles during melting ?
A
They gain energy, overcome some forces of attraction and move more freely
2
Q
How is the arrangement of particles in a solid different from a gas ?
A
In a solid, particles are closely packed and vibrate in fixed positions: in a gas, they are far apart and move randomly
3
Q
What is sublimation ?
A
The change of state from a solid directly to a gas without becoming liquid
4
Q
What is the process of a gas turning int a liquid called ?
A
Condensation
