States of matter 101
What is anything that takes up space and has mass called?
matter
Which type of matter does not have a definite shape or volume?
gas
What is the change from a solid state to a liquid state called?
melting
Solids, liquids and gases are examples of this, they are all _________________.
states of matter
What type of matter has a definite shape and volume?
solid
What is water called in the gas state?
water vapor
What is the change from the liquid state to the solid state called?
freezing
What is the melting point of water?
0 degree Celsius
What is the term for describing the amount of space that something takes up?
Volume
What is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in a sample of matter called?
thermal energy
What is the change from a liquid to a gas called?
vaporization
All matter is made up of tiny particles known as ___________________.
atoms, molecules and ions
Which type of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
liquid
What is the average kinetic energy of all the particles of a substance called?
temperature
This occurs at temperatures below the boiling point; explaining how puddles dry up.
evaporation
This type of matter only happens at high temperatures. It is found in stars, lightning and neon lights. What is it called?
plasma
What is it called when a liquid resists flowing?
viscosity
What is another term that means high temperature or being hot?
heat
This is change from a gas to a liquid
condensation
What is another term for kinetic energy?
motion or movement