States of Matter & Changing State

Cards (27)

  • What are the three states of matter?
    Solid, liquid, and gas
  • What does particle theory help explain?
    How particles behave in different states
  • How are particles modeled in particle theory?
    As small solid inelastic spheres
  • What holds particles together in solids?
    Strong forces of attraction
  • What structure do particles form in solids?
    A regular lattice structure
  • Why do solids have a definite shape and volume?
    Particles are fixed in position
  • How do particles in solids behave?
    They vibrate in their position
  • What happens to solid particles when heated?
    They gain energy and vibrate more
  • What is the temperature at which a solid melts called?
    Melting point
  • What occurs at the melting point?
    Particles break free of their bonds
  • What are the forces of attraction like in liquids?
    Weak forces of attraction
  • How are particles arranged in liquids?
    Pretty randomly
  • Why do liquids have a definite volume?
    Particles tend to stick together
  • What happens to liquid particles when heated?
    They gain energy and move faster
  • What is the temperature at which a liquid boils called?
    Boiling point
  • What occurs at the boiling point?
    Particles break bonds and evaporate
  • How do gases behave in terms of shape and volume?
    They fill a container and have no definite shape
  • What is meant by random motion in gases?
    Particles can travel in any direction
  • What happens to gas particles when heated?
    They gain energy and travel faster
  • What happens to gas in an expandable container when heated?
    The gas will expand
  • What happens to gas in a fixed container when heated?
    The pressure will increase
  • What happens when gas is cooled down enough?
    Particles form bonds and condense
  • What happens when a liquid is cooled further?
    Particles form more bonds and freeze
  • What is a limitation of the particle model?
    Particles aren't solid or inelastic spheres
  • What does the particle model not include?
    Details of forces between particles
  • Why is the particle model still useful?
    It simplifies complex concepts
  • What is the main purpose of the video?
    To explain the states of matter