Properties of solids Flashcards
-State what all solids have in common. -State how particles are laid out in a solid. -State what happens when solids are mixed and how they can be separated again
1
Q
What do solids hold?
A
Their shape.
2
Q
True or false?
Solids do not flow.
A
True
3
Q
What do solids maintain?
A
They maintain the same volume.
4
Q
Can solids be squeezed?
A
Solids cannot be squeezed
5
Q
How are particles in solids arranged?
A
They are arranged in regular patterns and held closely together.
6
Q
What do particles in solids do instead of moving?
A
They vibrate.
7
Q
What happens when solids are mixed?
A
The solids hold their shape and so they just mix, the smaller lumps fitting into the gaps between the bigger ones.
8
Q
Can solids be separated from other solids?
A
Solids can be separated from other solids.
9
Q
There are many machines designed to separate solids from one another. Name one object that can do the job.
A
A sieve.
