Particle Model Of Matter

Question 1

What is the formula for density?

Answer 1

Mass/volume

Question 2

How are solids arranged?

Answer 2

> Strong forces of attraction which hold the particles close together
particles only vibrate in fixed positions

Question 3

How are liquids arranged?

Answer 3

> weaker forces of attraction between the particles
particles close together but can move past each other
move in random directions at low speeds

Question 4

How are gases arranged?

Answer 4

> Almost no force of attraction between particles

>particles move in random directions