2. Particle Properties Flashcards
How are particles arranged in a solid?
Neat rows and all touching.
How do particles move in a solid?
They vibrate around a fixed position.
What is the strength of attraction between particles in a solid?
Strong.
What are the properties of a solid?
Solids cannot be compressed and have a fixed volume.
How are particles arranged in a liquid?
Randomly arranged and touching neighboring particles.
How do particles move in a liquid?
Particles can move around each other (flow).
What is the strength of attraction between particles in a liquid?
Weaker than in a solid.
What are the properties of a liquid?
Liquids take the shape of the base of the container and cannot be compressed.
How are particles arranged in a gas?
Randomly arranged and far apart.
How do particles move in a gas?
They move rapidly in all directions.
What is the strength of attraction between particles in a gas?
Weak.
What are the properties of a gas?
Gases can be compressed and have no fixed volume.
