Chapter 2 - Kinetic Particle Theory

Question 1

What is the particle arrangement of solids, liquids and gases?

Answer 1

Solid: Very closely packed in an orderly manner

Liquid: Closely packed in a disorderly manner

Gas: Very far apart in a disorderly manner

Question 2

What is the particle movement of solids, liquids and gases?

Answer 2

Solids: Vibrates vigourously and rotates about its fixed positions

Liquids: Slides past one another freely throughout the liquid

Gas: Moves quickly and randomly in any direction

Question 3

What are the forces of attractions in the particles of solids, liquids and gases?

Answer 3

Solids: Strong

Liquids: Less strong than solids

Gas: Weak

Question 4

What is the kinetic energy of the particles of solids, liquids and gases?

Answer 4

Solids: Very low

Liquids: Low

Gases: High

Question 5

Shapes and volumes

Answer 5

Solids: Definite shape and volume

Liquids: Indefinite shape and definite volume

Gases: Indefinite shape and volume

Question 6

Can the particles of solids, liquids and gases be compressed?

Answer 6

Solids: No

Liquids: No

Gases: Yes

Question 7

What are all the change of state processes?

Answer 7

Melting

Freezing

Evaporation

Condensation

Boiling

Sublimation

Vapour deposition