Matter Flashcards
PHYSCI8 - Matter
Matter
Anything that has mass
Elements
Only has one type of atom
- Elemental Gold > only Gold atoms
- Elemental copper > only Copper atoms
Four characteristics of Matter
- Tiny particles
- Spaces in between atoms
- Particles are always moving or has kinetic energy
- Particles of matter attract eachother
Three states of Matter
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Solid
definite shape and definite volume
Motion of Solid
particles vibrate in all directions
Liquid
no definite shape; takes the shape of its container and definite volume
Motion of Liquid
particles free to move past neighboring particles
Gas
no definite shape and no definite volume
Motion of Gas
particles move freely
Attraction of Solid
strong attraction
Attraction of Liquid
weaker attraction than solid
Attraction of Gas
less to none attraction
Which state/s of matter cannot be compressed further
Solid
Which state/s of matter can be compressed
Gas and Liquid
- They can be compressed due to the spaces in between particles