states of matter

Question 1

what are three common states of matter

Answer 1

solids, liquids and gases

Question 2

describe the features of a solid

Answer 2

• hard to compress as particles are packed together in a regular pattern with almost no spaces between them
• fixed shape, vibrate but cannot move

Question 3

describe the features of a liquid

Answer 3

• hard to compress because the particles are close together with little space between
• liquids take the same of their container and can flow from place to place

Question 4

describe the features of a gas

Answer 4

• can compress, particles are widely spread
• gases spread out and fill the space in the container
• particles can move quickly and randomly

Question 5

how can you change the state of a substance

Answer 5

either putting in or taking out energy

Question 6

what type of energy does a liquid have more of compared to a solid

Answer 6

kinetic

Question 7

the ________ the forces of _________ between the particles the ____ energy we have to put in to _____ the forces

Answer 7

the stronger the forces of attraction between the particles the more energy we have to put in to break the forces