States of Matter

2. The process by which a gas or vapor changes into a liquid.
4. A minute portion of matter, typically consisting of atoms or molecules.
6. The change of a solid to a liquid state due to an increase in temperature.
7. Firmly held in place; not moving or able to move.
11. A state of matter with particles that are close together but can move past each other, taking the shape of the container.
12. A state of matter characterized by particles that are widely spaced and move freely.
14. The ability to do work or cause change; it exists in various forms.
15. The process in which a liquid or solid changes into a gas, typically by heating.
16. The transition of a substance from a liquid to a solid state due to lowering temperature.

1. To apply pressure to an object to 'squish' it.
3. To move in place.
5. A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, determining how hot or cold it is.
8. An instrument used to measure temperature.
9. The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object or substance.
10. A state of matter characterized by particles that are closely packed together in a fixed arrangement.
13. The external form or appearance of an object or substance.