1.3 States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the shape of a solid
A
Fixed shape
2
Q
Name 2 features of the particles in solids
A
- they vibrate lightly due to little energy
* they stay in fixed positions due to strong forces holding them together
3
Q
Describe the shape of a liquid
A
Doesn’t have a fixed shape and can flow
4
Q
Name 2 features of the particles in liquids
A
- in contact with each other
* can move about at random
5
Q
Describe the shape of a gas
A
Doesn’t have a fixed shape and can flow
6
Q
Name 3 features of the particles in a gas
A
- far apart
- more energy to collide much faster
- therefore the gas is much less dense than liquid or solid
