PROPERTIES of Particles

Question 1

Explain Solids.

Answer 1

The atoms are confined into a DEFINITE shape or SIZE because of how TIGHTLY packed the atoms are in the solid.

Question 2

Can solids flow?

Answer 2

No, Solids cannot flow because there molecules are tightly packed closely together, they vibrate in a fixed position.

Question 3

Describe the properties of Solids?

Answer 3

Arrangement of Particles: PACKED TIGHTLY, PACKED TOGETHER IN ROWS AND COLUMNS

Kinetic Energy of particles: VERY LITTLE KINETIC ENERGY AS PARTICLES VIBRATE IN FIXED POSITIONS.

Shape: DEFINITE SHAPE

Volume: DEFINITE VOLUME

Density: HIGH DENSITY

Compressibility: CANNOT BE COMPRESSED

Fluidity: CANNOT FLOW

Question 4

Describe the properties of Liquids?

Answer 4

Arrangement of Particles: PARTICLES ARE SLIGHTLY APART & EXIST IN ROWS AND COLUMNS

Kinetic Energy of particles: MODERATE KINETIC ENERGY AS PARTICLES EXIST IN CLUSTERS & SLIDE OVER EACH OTHER.

Shape: NO DEFINITE SHAPE

Volume: DEFINITE VOLUME

Density: HIGH TO MEDIUM DENSITY

Compressibility: CANNOT BE COMPRESSED

Fluidity: CAN FLOW

Question 5

Describe the properties of Gases?

Answer 5

Arrangement of Particles: PARTICLES ARE VERY FAR APART & MOVE RAPIDLY AND RANDOMLY

Kinetic Energy of particles: VERY HIGH KINETIC ENERGY AS PARTICLES MOVE VERY FAST

Shape: NO DEFINITE SHAPE

Volume: NO DEFINITE VOLUME

Density: LOW DENSITY

Compressibility: CAN BE COMPRESSED

Fluidity: CAN FLOW