Properties of states of matter Flashcards
1
Q
Particle arrangement
A
Solid: lattice structure
Liquid: random
Gas: random
2
Q
Space between particles
A
Solid: No space
Liquid: Some space
Gas: Large space
3
Q
Intermolecular forces
A
Solid: strong
Liquid: weak
Gas: negligible
4
Q
Particle movement
A
Solid: vibrate about a fixed position
Liquid: flow past each other
Gas: move around at different speeds
5
Q
Particle energy
A
Solid: low
Liquid: medium
Gas: high
6
Q
Substance shape
A
Solid: fixed
Liquid: not fixed
Gas: not fixed
7
Q
Substance volume
A
Solid: fixed
Liquid: fixed
Gas: not fixed
8
Q
Substance density
A
Solid: high
Liquid: medium
Gas: low
