Particle Model Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three states of matter?
A
Solid liquid and gas
2
Q
Describe the particles in a liquid?
A
- held close together
- move past each other
- irregular arrangement
- move in random directions as low speeds
- weaker forces
3
Q
Describe the particles in a solid ?
A
- held close together
- fixes regular arrangement
- vibrate about their fixed positions
- strong forces
4
Q
Describe he particles in a gas?
A
- almost no forces of attraction
- free to move
- travel in random directions at high speeds
