Kinetic Particle Theory

Question 1

What is Kinetic Particle Theory

Answer 1

Kinetic Particle Theory states that all matter is made of tiny particles that are in constant random motion

Question 2

Solid, Fixed Volume? why

Answer 2

Solid - Fixed volume because the particles are closely packed in an orderly manner and they cannot move about freely

Question 3

Liquid, No Fixed Volume? why

Answer 3

Liquid - No fixed volume because the particles have weaker forces of attraction compared to the solid, are arranged disorderly and can move freely throughout the liquid

Question 4

Gas, No Fixed Volume? Why

Answer 4

Gas - No fixed volume because the particles have weaker forces of attraction compared to the liquid, spread far apart from one another and have a lot of kinetic energy to move about rapidly in any direction

Question 5

Solid, Fixed Shape? Why

Answer 5

Solid - Has fixed shape cause it cannot be compressed as it is already packed closely with one another

Question 6

Liquid, Fixed Shape? Why

Answer 6

Liquid - Has a fixed shape, the particles of a liquid are spread further away from one another than the particles of a solid but it is still packed quite closely so it cannot be compressed

Question 7

Gas, No Fixed Shape? Why

Answer 7

Gas - doesn’t have a fixed shape, the particles are spread far apart enough to be compressed since gas can be compressed it has no fixed shape (basically it takes the shape of whatever)