states of matter Flashcards
1
Q
does a solid have a definite shape
A
yes, they have a definite shape
2
Q
are the particles of a solid strongly bonded?
do the particles vibrate?
A
yes, they are strongly bonded to each other
yes, vibrate a little but less than liquid’s
vibrate more when heated
3
Q
do solids flow
A
no, solids do not flow
4
Q
do liquids have definite shape
gravity?
can they flow
are they compressbe
A
no definite shape
Gravity acts - fills bottom first
can flow
very difficult to compress
5
Q
do gasses have a fixed shape
are they spreadable
are they easy to compress
A
- properties *
no fixed shape
gasses spread (diffuse) to completely fill container
easy to compress
6
Q
could you compress a solid
A
it virtually impossible to compress
7
Q
do gas particles have close bonds
do they have energy
how do they move
A
- particles *
no bonds
most energy (out of the others states of matter)
fly around and bounce around
8
Q
(liquid)
are the particles bonded
how strong are their bonds
do the particles vibrate
do the particles move
A
- particles *
weakly bonded to each other
break their bonds easily
vibrate and move more than solids
moves faster when heated
