SC2: states of matter & mixtures Flashcards
the kinetic particle theory
describes the arrangement, movement & energy of particles in a substance
how do solid particles vibrate?
around a fixed point
what energy do solids have?
low
how close are the particles in a solid?
very close
what pattern do solids have?
regular
energy in liquids
liquids have greater energy than solids
how do liquids move?
slide past each other
how are liquids arranged?
randomly
how close are liquid particles?
quite close
how much energy do gases have?
highest
how do gas particles move?
quickly and randomly
how close are gas particles?
far apart
what arrangement do gases have?
random
can solids be compressed?
no, they are close together and have no space to move into
can solids flow?
no as particles have nowhere to move
do solids have a definite shape and volume?
yes
do liquids have fixed volume and shape?
fixed vol not shape
can liquids be compressed?
not easily as their particles are close
can liquids take the shape of containers?
yes as they can flow
can gases be compressed?
yes as particles are far away from each other and have lots of space to move into
do gases have a definite shape or volume?
no
can gases take the shape of a container?
yes, as particles move quickly in all directions
changes of state
transformations of matter from one state to a different one (physical change only, no more substances made)
melting
solid to liquid
evaporate
liquid to gas