Paper 1: States Of Matter Flashcards
What is the arrangement of particles for a solid?
Particles are close together in a regular pattern
What is the arrangement of particles for a liquid?
Particles are close together in a random order
What is the arrangement of particles for a gas?
Particles are far apart in a random order
What are the movements of particles like in a solid?
Vibrate about a fixed position
What are the movements of particles like in a liquid?
Particles Move around each other
What are the movements of particles like in a gas?
Particles are Fast in all direction
What is the state change called from a solid to a liquid?
Melting
What is the state change called from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation / boiling
What is the state change called from a solid to a gas?
Sublimation
What is the state change called from a gas to a liquid?
Condensation
What is the state change called from a liquid to a solid?
Freezing
What is the state change called from a gas to a solid?
Desublimation