States of matter

Question 1

What is matter?

Answer 1

Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies

Question 2

What is the particle theory of matter?

Answer 2

The particle theory of matter states that:

-all matter is made of particles
-the particles are in constant , random motion
-there are spaces between the particles
-there are forces of attraction between the particles

Question 3

What is the difference between the three states?

Answer 3

The difference between the three states is due to the arrangement and energy of the particles

Question 4

What is the energy of the particles directly related to?

Answer 4

The energy of the particles is directly related to the temperature of the particles.

Question 5

What is diffusion?

Answer 5

Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of low concentraion

Question 6

What is osmosis?

Answer 6

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a region with a lot of water molecules to a region with fewer water molecules through a differentially permeable membrane

Question 7

What is freezing point?

Answer 7

freezing point is the constant temperature at which a liquid changes into a solid

Question 8

What is boiling point?

Answer 8

Boiling point is the constant temperature at which a liquid changes into a gas