States of Matter

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Across
  1. 2. The process by which a gas or vapor changes into a liquid.
  2. 4. A minute portion of matter, typically consisting of atoms or molecules.
  3. 6. The change of a solid to a liquid state due to an increase in temperature.
  4. 7. Firmly held in place; not moving or able to move.
  5. 11. A state of matter with particles that are close together but can move past each other, taking the shape of the container.
  6. 12. A state of matter characterized by particles that are widely spaced and move freely.
  7. 14. The ability to do work or cause change; it exists in various forms.
  8. 15. The process in which a liquid or solid changes into a gas, typically by heating.
  9. 16. The transition of a substance from a liquid to a solid state due to lowering temperature.
Down
  1. 1. To apply pressure to an object to 'squish' it.
  2. 3. To move in place.
  3. 5. A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, determining how hot or cold it is.
  4. 8. An instrument used to measure temperature.
  5. 9. The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object or substance.
  6. 10. A state of matter characterized by particles that are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement.
  7. 13. The external form or appearance of an object or substance.