02 Particles in solids, liquids & gases Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT ARE PARTICLES?
A
WHAT ARE PARTICLES?
Everything in the Universe is made of very small particles.
These particles are moving.
The space between particles is empty.
2
Q
SOLIDS
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Particles are close together
Arranged in a pattern
Vibrating around a fixed position
STRONG FORCE OF ATTRACTION
3
Q
LIQUIDS
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Particles are close together
Arranged randomly
Flow past each other
MUCH WEAKER FORCE OF ATTRACTION
4
Q
GASES
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Particles are far apart
Arranged randomly
Move very fast.
VERY WEAK FORCE OF ATTRACTION