Kinetic Theory And Conduction Flashcards
Describe solid particles
They have strong forces of attractions, the particles are arranged in a pattern and they don’t have much energy and can only vibrate
Describe liquid particles
There weaker forces of attraction, particles are close together but move past each other and there’s more energy that solids and move in all directions at low speeds
Describe gas particles
There’s no forces of attraction, gas has more energy that solids and liquids and they are free to move in any direction at high speeds
What happens when you heat particles?
They have more energy and move faster causing solids to melt and liquids to boil
Where does conduction happen?
In solids
What is conduction of heat?
Where vibrating particles pass on their energy to the particles next to them
Why are metals good conductors?
Because of their free electrons
