Particle Theory Flashcards

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1
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all matter is made up of _____

A

Particles

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the particle theory explains the properties of the three states of matter
what are the three states of matter?

A

solid liquid and gas

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3
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what does the particle theory explain about the states of matter

A

the particle theory can also explain about the changes of the states of matter

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  1. solid - liquid
  2. liquid - gas
  3. gas - liquid
  4. liquid - solid
A
  1. melting
  2. boiling
  3. condensation
  4. Freezing
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5
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why does diffusion happen

A

diffusion happens because particles move about randomly.

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why does diffusion happen more quickly in gasses than in liquids ?

A

because gas particles move more freely than liquid particles

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7
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how can the rate of diffusion be affected

A

Temperature concentration and size of particle

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7
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how can the rate of diffusion be affected

A

Temperature concentration and size of particle

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8
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what is brownian motiom and how is it caused

A

brownian motion was discovered when you can see pollen n grains and dust moving about randomly. it is caused when timny particles bump into things

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9
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how is gas pressure made

A

when gas particles are contained in small spaces and bump into the walls

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10
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why does gas pressure become more intense wand faster when heat is added

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Because heat gives the particles energy which makes them move faster which applies more pressure

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