States of Matter
Changes in the States of Matter
Particles
Heat Transfer
Insulators vs. Conductors
100
True or false: Liquids does not have it's own definite shape but takes the shape of its container.
True
100
What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?
Melting
100
What do the particles do when they are in solid form?
They vibrate but stay in place. They don't move.
100
What is the heat transfer called when it is by direct touch?
Conduction
100
Complete the sentence.
Conductors will transfer (move) heat ___________.
Fast
200
Which two states of matter does NOT have its own definite shape?
solid, liquid, gas?
Liquid and Gas
200
What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?
Freezing
200
What do particles do in liquid form?
They move freely but slowly.
200
What is the heat transfer called when it is through light or waves (like microwaves)?
Radiation
200
Complete the sentence.
Insulators will transfer (move) heat _________.
Slowly
300
Which two states of matter has a definite VOLUME?
solid, liquid, gas?
Solids and Liquids
300
What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?
Evaporation
300
What do the particles do when it is in its gas form?
They move around very fast and are far apart from each other.
300
What is the heat transfer called when it travels through liquids or gases?
Convection
300
What are some examples of conductors?
Gold, iron, aluminum foil, silver
Anything metal.
400
Which states of matter does not have a definite shape or definite volume?
solid, liquid, gas?
gas
400
1. When a solid turns into a liquid, does it gain energy or lose energy?
2. When a liquid turns into a solid, does it gain energy or lose energy?
1. Gain energy
2. Lose energy
400
How do the particles react when they lose energy?
The particles will slow down.
400
What 2 heat transfers can you identify?
Convection of water
Conduction on the metal pot
400
Why is cotton/feathers a good insulator?
It traps heat in the air pockets
500
Which states of matter take up space?
solid, liquid, gas?
solids, liquids, AND gas
500
1. What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?
2. During this process, does it gain energy or lose energy?
1. Condensation
2. Lose energy
500
How will the particles react when they gain energy?
The particles will move faster.
500
What 2 heat transfers can you identify here?
Convection - warm air moving
Radiation - from the light
500
Why is Styrofoam a good insulator?
When you use a microscope, it has pockets of air.