States of matter

Cards (5)

  • Why do solids expand when heated
    Particles gain more kinetic energy so vibrate more
  • Limitations of the 3D model
    Can be confusing when there are lots of atoms
    They don’t show electrons
    Hard to draw
  • Condensation
    Gas —> Liquid
  • Melting
    Solid —> liquid
  • Why does heating cause a solid to change to a liquid
    Strong attractive forces holding the particles in place gain kinetic energy and vibrate faster making them overcome the forces holding them together melting into a liquid