P3 The Particle Model Of Matter Flashcards
What is density?
The mass of a substance per unit volume
What is the unit of mass?
kg
What is the unit of volume?
m^3
Explain density in a solid:
More particles in the same unit of volume
Explain density in a liquid:
Slightly less particles in the same unit of volume
Explain density in a gas:
Few particles in the same unit of volume
What is the equation for density?
Density = mass / volume
Describe the particle arrangement in a solid:
Particles arranged regularly in rows, all in contact, same size particles
Describe the particle arrangement in a liquid:
Particles irregularly arranged, mostly still in contact, same size particles
Describe the particle arrangement in a gas:
Particles free to move, not touching or arranged in any way, same size particles
How does length of wire impact resistance?
As the length of the wire increases, the resistance of the wire also increases - directly proportional relationship
What is the independent variable?
What we change
What is the dependent variable?
What we measure
What is the control variable?
What we keep the same
Do solids have a high/low potential energy store?
Higher potential energy store than gases
What forces of attraction act on solids?
Strong intermolecular forces of attraction
Do gases have a high/low potential energy store?
Lower potential energy store than gases
What forces of attraction act of gases?
No intermolecular forces of attraction