Kinetic Matter Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is matter?
Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space
What are the states of matter
Solid, liquid and gas
Solids
Can’t change the shape, can’t be compressed, tightly packed
Liquids
Can change the shape easily, can’t be compressed, a little spread out
Gases
Can change the shape easily, can be compressed, big spaces between
Describe the Kinetic model of matter
All matter is made up of small particles that are always in motion and exert force on eachother
Solids properties
Rigid, definite volume and shape, vibrate in place, packed against each other
Liquids properties
Definite volume, able to change shape, can roll over each other and flow, loose
Gases properties
No definite volume or shape, move fast and freely, big spaces
Process of diffusion
Molecules randomly move from area where they are most concentrated to area of less concentration.
Is water high or low viscosity
Low meaning particles are further apart
Is honey high or low viscosity
High meaning particles are closer
Is milk high or low viscosity
low
Is oil high or low viscosity
low
What is evaporation?
Evaporation is from the surface of liquid and leads to cooling.
What is boiling
Boiling is throughout liquid and doesn’t result in cooling
What happens to particles when you heat something
When you heat ice the particles separate making it flow
What happens to particles when you cool something
When you cool water, particles’ pack together making it solidify
Difference in density for something needing to float on a liquid.
Anything will float in water if the density is equal or less than water density
Density Gas
low density, lots of empty space between particles
Density liquids
High density, particles close
Density solids
High density, particles tightly packed
What happens to matter when heated and cooled.
Most matter expands when heated and contracts when cools
Applications of thermal contractions and expansions
Engine coolants, Mercury in thermometer