States of Matter

Question 1

What are the microscopic properties of solids

Answer 1

Microscopic(see),

• Has a fixed shape(keeps its shape) AND volume
• cannot be compressed
• does not expand very much when heated

Question 2

What are the particulate properties of solids

Answer 2

Particulate(speak),

• particles have a regular position
• strong forces of attraction between particles
• vibrates at a small area, tightly packed

Question 3

What are the microscopic properties of liquids

Answer 3

Microscopic(see)

• no fixed shape but a fixed volume
• Semi-compressable
• does not expand much when heated
• flows

Question 4

What are the particulate properties of liquids

Answer 4

Particulate(speak),

• particles arranged randomly
• can flow as it vibrates at a bigger area than solids
• fewer forces of attraction than solids
• closely packed

Question 5

What are the microscopic properties of gas?

Answer 5

Microscopic(see)

• no fixed shape and volume
• compressable
• expands when heated
• flows

Question 6

What are the particulate of gas

Answer 6

Particulate(speak)

• particles arranged at a random order
• can flow as it vibrates freely
• Weak forces of attraction between particles
• not packed(far away)