Bonding,Structures and the properties of matter (1) Flashcards
1
Q
what state of matter has the greatest energy
A
gas
2
Q
how are solids arranged
A
in a regular pattern
3
Q
how are solids arranged
A
in a regular pattern
4
Q
properties of solids
A
- have a fixed shape
- can’t flow
- can’t be compressed
5
Q
properties of liquids
A
- can flow and take shape of a container
- can’t be compressed (no space for particles to move into)
6
Q
Properties of gases
A
- can flow and completely fill a container
- can be compressed (space for particles to move into)
7
Q
what are the five changes of state?
A
Freezing, melting, condensing, boiling and sublimation
8
Q
what is sublimation?
A
Changing a substance from solid to gas
9
Q
what do metal atoms form when they lose electrons?
A
positively charged ions
10
Q
what do non-metals form when they gain electrons?
A
negatively charged ion
11
Q
what holds together ionic lattices?
A
strong electrostatic forces
12
Q
what holds together ionic lattices?
A
strong electrostatic forces
