Chemistry Flashcards
Can a solid be compressed?
No, because there is no spaces in between them.
How do the particles in a solid move?
They don’t move, but vibrate on the spot.
How do the particles in a liquid move?
They are touching but can slide over eachother.
What is a substance?
Something that is made from just one type of particle e.g. gold is a substance made from gold particles.
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Does a solid have a ‘fixed shape’?
YES
Can you see the particles that make up materials?
No - they are too small to see.
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What is meant by the properties of a material?
A
The features of the material e.g. is it strong
Can you compress a gas?
Yes - because its particles are far apart
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Identify the 3 states of matter.
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Does a liquid have a fixed shape?
A
No - liquids can take the shape of the container that they are poured into.
Does a liquid flow? (can it be poured?)
A
Yes- because its particles can roll around each other.
Describe the particles in a solid.
A
Neatly arranged
Vibrating
All touching
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What is a mixture?
A mixture is something that is made from lots of different types of particles e.g. air is a mixture of different particles.
Does a gas have a fixed shape?
No - they can take the shape of the container that they are in e.g. a balloon
Does a gas flow? (can it be poured?)
A
Yes - because gas particles are free to move around
