States of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
Define solid
A
Solids are made when the particles are close together and vibrate they have a fixed shape and a fixed volume , a regular arrangement and no gaps
2
Q
Define liquid
A
The particles flow around each other, takes shape of the bottom of any container, can’t be compressed, random arrangement, no gaps, fixed volume
3
Q
Define gas
A
Has a random arrangement, gaps, random fast movement, takes up the shape of any container, different volumes, can be compressed
4
Q
What is it called when a solid changes to a liquid?
A
Melting
5
Q
What is it called when a liquid changes to a gas?
A
Evaporation
6
Q
What is it called when a gas changes to a liquid?
A
Condensation
7
Q
What is it called when a liquid changes to a solid?
A
Freezing
