States Of Matter

Question 1

Describe the arrangements of particles in a solid

Answer 1

Closely packed in uniform rows with a regular pattern

Question 2

Describe the movement of particles in a solid

Answer 2

Vibrate around a fixed position

Question 3

What are the properties of solids?

Answer 3

• Fixed shape and volume
• Cannot be compressed

Question 4

Describe the arrangement of particles in a liquid

Answer 4

• Closely packed
• Randomly arranged

Question 5

Describe the movement of particles in a liquid

Answer 5

• Move around each other in random directions

Question 6

What are the properties of liquids?

Answer 6

• Fixed volume
• Takes the shape of the container
• Can flow
• Cannot compress

Question 7

Describe the arrangement of particles in a gas

Answer 7

• Little contact between particles
• Randomly arranged

Question 8

Describe the movement of particles in a gas

Answer 8

Fast moving in random directions

Question 9

What are the properties of gases?

Answer 9

• Fills a container if sealed
• Can flow
• Can be compressed

Question 10

What is the name for the change from a solid to liquid?

Answer 10

Melting

Question 11

What is the name for the change from a solid to a gas?

Answer 11

Sublimation

Question 12

What is the name for the change from a liquid to a solid?

Answer 12

Freezing

Question 13

What is the name for the change from a liquid to a gas?

Answer 13

Evaporation or boiling

Question 14

What is the name for the change from a gas to a solid?

Answer 14

Deposition

Question 15

What is the name for the change from a gas to a liquid?

Answer 15

Condensing

Question 16

Which state of matter has the highest energy?

Answer 16

Gas

Question 17

Which state of matter has the lowest energy?

Answer 17

Solid

Question 18

What is a pure substance?

Answer 18

A substance consisting of a single type of element or compound

Question 19

What is a mixture?

Answer 19

Two or more elements or compounds not chemically bonded together