States of Matter Flashcards
0
Q
Fixed volume
Can flow
Can change shape
A
Liquids
1
Q
Fixed shape
Fixed volume
Cannot be compressed
A
Solids
2
Q
No fixed shape
No fixed volume
Can be easily compressed
A
Gasses
3
Q
What do you use to explain the properties?
A
Kinetic theory.
4
Q
What is the kinetic theory based on?
A
The fact that all matter is made up of tiny particles.
5
Q
What does the kinetic theory describe?
A
The movement of the particles and the average distance between the particles.
6
Q
Which state of matter has particles that vibrate?
A
Solids
7
Q
Which state of matter has particles that move the fastest?
A
Gasses
8
Q
How fast do gasses move?
A
About 1,000 m.p.h.
