Topic 1 States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three states of matter
A
Solid
Liquid
Gas
2
Q
What are the features of a solid
A
Fixed volume and shape cannot be compressed because their particles are close together. The particles vibrate around a fixed position. Very low energy
3
Q
What are the features of liquids
A
Close particles, randomly arranged. The particles can move around each other and have medium energy
4
Q
What are the features of a gas
A
Particles are far apart and randomly arranged. Move quickly and freely in all directions. The particles have the highest energy
5
Q
Melting
A
Solid -> liquid
6
Q
Boiling
A
Liquid -> gas
7
Q
Condensation
A
Gas -> liquid
8
Q
Freezing
A
Liquid -> solid
9
Q
Sublimation
A
Solid -> gas
10
Q
Deposition
A
Gas -> solid
