A. What are the four states, or phases, of matter? Describe the shape and volume properties of each phase. Can they change, or are they fixed?
Evaporation - Shape:
Volume:
Freezing - Shape:
Volume:
Melting - Shape: no definite shape, takes shape of container.
Volume:
Condensation -
Volum:

How does a catalyst increase the speed of a reaction? a. the catalyst eliminates the activated complex stage, allowing products to form immediately. b. the catalyst lowers the energy level of the reactants, making it easier for them to react. c. the catalyst makes it easier for the activated complex to form, lowering the activation energy. d. the catalyst raises the energy level of the products, making the reaction finish sooner. reset next