The particle theory of matter

Question 1

What are substances made up of?

Answer 1

All substances are made up of particles.

Question 2

What are the three states of matter?

Answer 2

The three states of matter are :
Solid
liquid
gas

Question 3

What is the particle theory?

Answer 3

The particle theory explain the behavior of a substance in the three stats of matter.

Question 4

Explain using the particle theory the solid state of matter.

Answer 4

When a substance is in its solid state, the particles touch and are in a regular pattern. the particles are strongly attracted to each other. They don’t move around, but vibrate on the spot.

Question 5

what is an example of a solid state?

Answer 5

Ice is water in the solid state.

Question 6

explain using the particle theory the liquid state .

Answer 6

When a substance is in its liquid state the particles move around, in and out of each other. the particles are strongly attracted, but are not in a regular pattern.

Question 7

give an example of a substance in liquid state.

Answer 7

Water is in liquid state.