States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
Matter is
A
Anything that occupies space and has mass
2
Q
The states of matter
A
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
3
Q
Solids
A
- Has a size and shape of its own
- Can be held
- The particles are tightly packed together
4
Q
Liquids
A
- Has a size, but no shape of its own
- Takes the shape of the container it is in
- The particles are loosely connected
5
Q
Gases
A
- Has no shape or size of its own
* The particles are hardly linked at all