Density: Flashcards
1
Q
What is the arrangement of a solid?
A
- Particles are close together.
- Vibrations in a singular location.
- ## Regular pattern.
2
Q
What is the arrangement of a liquid?
A
- Particles are not close together.
- Not arranged in a regular pattern.
- Particles can move around eachother.
3
Q
What is the arrangement of a gas?
A
- Particles are very far apart.
- Not arranged in a pattern.
- Moving rapidly.
4
Q
What is density?
A
- Mass in a given volume.
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5
Q
Equation for density?
A
Density= Mass/Volume.
kg/m^3
(kg)
(m^3)’
6
Q
What is the density of a solid?
A
- High.
- Solid has lots of mass for their volume as particles are packed together.
7
Q
What is the density of a lqiuid?
A
- Moderatly high.
- ## Particles are close together they have a lot of mass for their volume.
8
Q
What is the density of a gas?
A
- Low.
- Particles are far apart so have a low mass in it’s given volume.