particle model of matter Flashcards
describe the arrangement of particles in a solid
all touching, regular pattern, vibrate about a fixed position
describe the arrangement of particles in a liquid
close together, random arrangement, move around eachother
describe the arrangement of particles in a gas
far apart, random arrangement, move quickly in all directions
solid to liquid
melting
liquid to gas
boiling
solid to gas
sublimation
gas to liquid
condensation
liquid to solid
freezing
properties of solid
fixed shape, cannot be compressed
properties of liquid
can flow and take shape of container, cannot be compressed
properties of gas
can flow and completely fill container, can be compressed
density mass & volume equation
density = mass / volume
highest density
solid
lowest density
gas
changes of state - physical or chemical
physical