States of matter Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 states of matter?
A
Solid, Gas and Liquid.
2
Q
What does the state of a material depend on?
A
Forces between particles.
3
Q
What does the strength between particles depend on?
A
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Material
4
Q
Properties of solids:
A
- strong forces of attraction
- lattice arrangement
- fixed shape and volume
- vibrate - expand with heat
5
Q
Properties of liquids:
A
- weak forces of attraction
- free to move but stick together
- fill the bottom of the container, fixed
volume - free to move - expand with heat
6
Q
Properties of gases:
A
- very weak forces of attraction
- free to move and far apart
- fill container
- constant motion - expand with heat
and pressure
7
Q
solid –> liquid
A
Melting
8
Q
liquid –> solid
A
Freezing
9
Q
liquid –> gas
A
Evaporation
10
Q
gas –> liquid
A
Condensation
11
Q
solid –> gas
A
Subliming
