States of Matter

Question 1

What is Kinetic Theory?

Answer 1

An explanation of how particles of matter behave

Question 2

3 Assumptions of Kinetic Theory

Answer 2

1) All matter is composed of small particles (atoms, molecules, and ions)
2) These particels are in costant motion
3) These particles are colliding with each other and the walls of their contanier

Question 3

Describe a Solid

Answer 3

a solid has particelse that are closly packed together
most solids have a specific gemoetric arrangment
solid particals are constantly vibrating in place

Question 4

Describe a Liquid

Answer 4

a liquid has particles that move more freely than solids, but closer together than a gas
a liquid fits its container

Question 5

Describe a Gas

Answer 5

a gas has paritcles that are far apart, attractive forces between the particles are overcome
gases do not have a definite shape or volume

Question 6

Describe Plasma

Answer 6

a matter consisting of positivly and negativly chargede particles, plasma is neutral

most common form of matter in the universe