Changes of State and the Particle Model - Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the arrangement of particles for the different states of matter.
A
- In a solid, particles vibrate in a rigid, uniform structure.
- In a liquid, particles randomly flow around each other, still quite close together.
- In a gas, particles randomly move, spaced very far apart with occasional collisions.
2
Q
What is conserved during a change of state?
A
Mass is conserved.
3
Q
List the changes of state.
A
Freezing, melting, condensation, boiling, deposition, sublimation.