States of matter Flashcards
What is the shape a solid?
fixed shape
Is a solid compressible?
no
Do solids flow?
no
What is the shape of a liquid?
takes up the bottom of a container.
Is a liquid able to be compressed?
no
can a liquid flow?
yes
What is the shape of a gas?
takes up the whole container
can a gas flow?
yes
is a gas compressible?
yes
How close are particles in a solid?
very close
How close are particles in a liquid?
close
How close are particles in a gas?
spaced out
How are particles in a solid arranged?
in fixed neat order
How are particles in a liquid arranged?
in no fixed position
How are particles in a solid arranged?
randomly
how to solid particles move?
vibrate
how do liquid particles move?
slide over each other
how do gas particles move?
move in any direction
how much energy do solid particles have?
little
how much energy do liquid particles have?
more than solids
how much energy do gas particles have?
lots of energy
