states of matter

• describe the particles in a solid

  -strong forces of attraction between particles

  -In a fixed position

  -Lattice arrangement
• what are the 3 different states of matter ?

  solid, liquid, gas
• describe the particles in a liquid ?

  • weak force of attraction between particles
  • free to move past each other
  • stick close together
  • slide past each other
  • definite volume
  • no definite shape
• describe the particles in a gas ?

  -very weak force of attraction between particles

  -free to move

  -do not have a definite shape or volume

  -move constantly in a random motion
• what is the name of the physical change from a gas to a liquid ?

  condensation
• what is the name of the physical change from a liquid to a gas ?

  Evaporation
• what is the name of the physical change from a liquid to a solid ?

  Freezing
• what is the name of the physical change from a solid to a liquid ?

  Melting
• what is the name of the physical change from a solid to a gas ?

  sublimation
• what is the name of the physical change from a gas to a solid ?

  Deposition