Kinetic model of matter Flashcards
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Properties of a solid
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fixed shape, fixed volume, high density, incompressible, usually hard and rigid
2
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Properties of a liquid
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No fixed shape, fixed volume, high density, incompressible
3
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Properties of gas
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No fixed shape, no foxed volume, low density, compressible
4
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Arrangement and movement of a solid
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-molecules are closely packed in a orderly manner
-molecules vibrate about fixed position and held together by large attractive forces
5
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Arrangement and movement of a liquid
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-molecules are closely packed in a disorderly manner
-Molecules slide past or over one another
6
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Arrangement and movement of gas
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-molecules are spaced very far apart
-molecules move about at very high speed
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