States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 states of mater ?
A
Solid , liquid , gas
2
Q
Solids :
A
- Don’t have much energy so particles do not move much
- As particles don’t move solids stay in structured rows
3
Q
Liquids :
A
- More energy than gases but less than solids
- Particles can move freely but tend to stick together
4
Q
Gases :
A
- Free to move
- Gases keep no shape or volume
- The hotter the particles get the quicker they move
5
Q
How can measure purity ?
A
Seeing if the substance melts or boils at the exact point it’s meant to if it’s pure
6
Q
What is simple distillation used to find ?
A
Separating a liquid form a solution
Eg : pure water from salt water
7
Q
What does filtration separate?
A
Insoluble solid from a liquid
8
Q
Crystallisation :
A
Separates soluble solid from a solution
9
Q
Calculation for rf value ?
A
Distance travelled by a substance rf=___________________________________
Distance travelled by solvent
10
Q
Types of water :
A
- Surface water
- Ground water
- Waste water
11
Q
What potable water ?
A
Water that’s is drinkable