A | B |
solid | definite shape and volume: keeps its shape; particles very close together |
liquid | definite volume;takes shape of its container; can be poured |
gas | no definite volume or shape; particles very far apart and move quickly |
freezing | changes liquid to solid when temperature gets colder |
melting | changes solid to liquid when temperature gets warmer |
evaporation/boiling | liquid to gas when temperature gets warmer |
condensation | gas to liquid when temperature gets cooler |
matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |