A. Matter Flashcards
What does “classifying” mean?
To place things in groups based on their common properties.
What is “matter”
The substance that every substance is made of.
What are the 3 states of matter?
What is “particle theory” ?
Using the arrangement of particles in solids liquids and gases to explain their properties
Which state of matter is shown?
A solid
Which state of matter is shown?
A liquid
Which state of matter is shown?
A gas
What are 6 properties of solids?
What are 6 properties of gases?
What are 6 properties of liquids?
What does “flow” mean?
The ability of particles to move around one another.
What is compression?
Using force to squeeze the same number of particles into a smaller volume.
Why can’t solids and liquids be easily compressed?
Beacuse the particles are already very closely packed together
What is density (S1)?
number of particles
area
Place the 3 states in order of density starting with most dense.
- solids
- liquids
- gases