Matter Ch 1 Flashcards
1
Q
How do you define Weight
A
How much force on a object
2
Q
Particles in a liquid
A
-weak force between particles
-fixed volume & no fixed shape
-slides over one another
3
Q
Particles in a solid
A
-strong force of attraction by particles
-fixed shape & volume
-vibrâtes in one spot
4
Q
Particles in gas
A
-no attraction
-takes shape of a container
5
Q
Particle model & theory
A
-atoms are small solid indestructible spheres
-all matter is made up of un-seeable particles
- always in motion
-attract each other
6
Q
Atom
A
Smallest particle in matter
-cannot be divided chemically
7
Q
Élément
A
One or two atoms of the same kind
8
Q
Compound & molecule
A
Two or more atoms (different)
9
Q
Law conservation of matter
A
Matter is the same before and after
Same amount before and after
