Chapter 1 - States of matter Flashcards
1
Q
3 states of matter
A
Solid
Liquid
Gas
2
Q
Structure of a solid
A
Fixed volume
High density
Definite shape
Not fluid/ doesnt flow
Particles vibrate in their places, no space to move
3
Q
Structure of a liquid
A
Fixed volume
Moderate to high density
No definite shape
Usually flows easily
particles slide over one another and move more freely than solid
4
Q
Structure of a gas
A
No fixed volume
low density
no shape
flows easily
Particles move freely an quickly; bounce off each other
5
Q
Gas to liquid to solid
A
condensation to freezing
6
Q
solid to liquid to gas
A
melting to boiling
7
Q
Diffusion
A
A substance moving from a high concentrated area to a low one
