physical substance in general, as

distinct from mind and spirit; (in

physics) that which occupies space and
possesses rest mass, especially as
distinct from energy.

a state of matter is one of the distinct

forms that matter takes on. Four states of
matter are observable in everyday life:
solid, liquid, gas

The

Solid
Liquid
Gas

Three States of
Matter

Particles of solids are tightly

packed, vibrating about a fixed
position.

Solids have a definite shape and a

definite volume.

Particles of liquids
are tightly packed,
but are far enough
apart to slide over
one another.
Liquids have an
indefinite shape and
a definite volume.

Particles of gases
are very far apart
and move freely.
Gases have an
indefinite shape
and an indefinite
volume.

Physical Changes

Changes in
matter that do
not alter the
identity of the
matter itself.

Chemical
Changes
Changes that do
alter the identity of
a substance.

Description of
Phase Change

Term for Phase

Change

Solid to Melting
liquid
Liquid
to solid

Freezing

Heat Movement During

Phase Change

Heat goes into

the solid as it
melts.
Heat leaves
the liquid as it
freezes.

Description of
Phase Change

Liquid to
gas
Gas to
liquid

Term for Phase

Change

Vaporization,
which
includes
boiling and
evaporation
Condensation

Solid to gas Sublimation

Heat Movement During

Phase Change

Heat goes into the

liquid as it
vaporizes.
Heat leaves the gas
as it condenses.
Heat goes into the
solid as it
sublimates.