Matter 2 Flashcards
What is matter?
anything that takes up space, has mass, and has inertia
Do solids have a definite shape?
yes
Do solids have definite volume?
yes
What is the relative distance between particles in solids?
particles packed closely together
Do liquids have a definite shape?
no
Do liquids have definite volume?
yes
What is the relative distance between particles in a liquid?
closely but not as close as a solid
What are the two types of solids?
crystalline and amorphous
What is crystalline?
particles form a regular , repeating pattern. Melts at a specific temperature
What is amorphous?
particles are not arranged in a regular pattern. Does not melt at a specific temperature
Why do liquids have surface tension?
the inward pull of molecules making up a liquid. Makes water drops spheres
What is viscosity?
a liquid’s resistance to flowing. Depends on the size and shape of the particles of a liquid.
