Particle Model & States of Matter

Cards (25)

  • What are the three states of matter discussed in the video?
    Solid, liquid, and gas
  • What model is used to explain the behavior of particles in different states of matter?
    Particle theory or kinetic theory
  • How are particles in solids described in the particle theory?
    As small solid inelastic spheres
  • What holds the particles in a solid together?
    Strong forces of attraction
  • What structure do particles in solids form?
    A regular lattice structure
  • Why do solids have a definite shape and volume?
    Particles are fixed in position
  • What happens to particles in a solid when heated?
    They gain energy and vibrate more
  • What is the temperature called at which a solid melts?
    Melting point
  • What characterizes the forces of attraction in liquids?
    They are weak
  • How are particles arranged in a liquid?
    Pretty randomly
  • Why do liquids have a definite volume?
    Particles tend to stick together
  • What happens to particles in a liquid when heated?
    They gain energy and move faster
  • What is the temperature called at which a liquid boils?
    Boiling point
  • What happens to particles in a gas regarding their movement?
    They are free to move around
  • Why do gases not have a definite shape or volume?
    They fill the container they are in
  • What does random motion of gas particles mean?
    Particles can travel in any direction
  • What happens to gas particles when heated?
    They gain energy and travel faster
  • What occurs if a gas is in an expandable container when heated?
    The gas will expand
  • What happens to gas particles when cooled down sufficiently?
    They condense into a liquid
  • What happens to liquid particles when cooled further?
    They freeze into a solid
  • What is the relationship between changes in state and mass in a closed system?
    Mass remains the same
  • How does the density of solids compare to liquids and gases?
    Solids have the highest density
  • What is the density order of the three states of matter?
    Solids > Liquids > Gases
  • What happens to the number of particles during a change of state?
    The number of particles stays the same
  • What is the effect of temperature on the energy of particles in different states?
    Higher temperature increases particle energy