density Flashcards
describe the particles in a solid ( 3 things )?
particles are very close together, particles are in regular pattern and particles vibrate but dont move
describe the particles in a liquid ( 3 things) ?
particles are close together, particles are not in regular pattern and particles are free to move about
describe the particles in a gas ( 3 things )?
particles are far apart, particles are not arranged in any pattern and particles are moving about very rapidly
why is the density of liquids usually high?
particles are close, meaning liquids have a lot of mass for their volume
why is the density of solids usually high?
particles are packed tightly together, which means solids have a lot of mass for their volume
why is the density of gases usually high?
particles are far apart, meaning gases have little mass for their volume