Matter and its Properties Flashcards
property of matter that describes its resistance to flow
viscosity
What happens to the particles of matter as it is heated?
They spread out and move faster.
Which state of matter has a no definite shape and definite volume?
Liquid
example of chemical change
rusting of iron
what is matter
anything that occupies space and has mass
has definite shape
solid
has indefinite shape, takes the shape of the container
liquid
indefinite shape
liquid and gas
definite volume
solid and liquid
highest density
solid
density lower than solid
liquid
lowest density
gas
what is density
mass of unit volume
cannot flow
solid
flow
liquid and gas
maximum force of attraction between particles, intermolecular forces
solid
less force of attraction between particles compared to solids
liquid
negligible force of attraction between particles
gas
cannot be compressed
solid and liquid
can be compressed
gas