Thermal Physics

Question 1

describe a solid

Answer 1

lattice/crystalline structure, strong forces of attraction, fixed postition, vibration

Question 2

describe a liquid

Answer 2

amorphous, less ordered, no fixed shape, some bonds are broken so fewer forces of attraction, centre of vibration moves

Question 3

describe a gas

Answer 3

large spacing, expands to fill container, no order, almost all bonds are broken, almost no forces of attraction hence fast random motion, much greater mean speed