States of matter Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three states of matter?
A
Gases, liquids and solids
2
Q
What is the arrangement of particles for gases?
A
They are random and far apart. They are fast in all directions
3
Q
What is the arrangement of particles for liquids?
A
They are random and close together. They move around eachother
4
Q
What is the arrangement of particles in solids?
A
They are regular and close together. They vibrate in their fixed positions
5
Q
How do you change states of matter?
A
To get from a solid to a liquid you melt, from a liquid to a gas you evaporate and boil, to get from a gas to a liquid you condense and to get from a liquid to a solid you freeze.
