02 Particles in solids, liquids & gases Flashcards

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WHAT ARE PARTICLES?

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WHAT ARE PARTICLES?

Everything in the Universe is made of very small particles.

These particles are moving.

The space between particles is empty.

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SOLIDS

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Particles are close together
Arranged in a pattern
Vibrating around a fixed position

STRONG FORCE OF ATTRACTION

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LIQUIDS

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Particles are close together
Arranged randomly
Flow past each other

MUCH WEAKER FORCE OF ATTRACTION

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GASES

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Particles are far apart
Arranged randomly
Move very fast.

VERY WEAK FORCE OF ATTRACTION

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