States of Matter Flashcards
(12 cards)
What are the four states of matter?
Solids, liquids, gases, plasma
Give three properties of a liquid
Irregular pattern
Moving
Joined together
Give three properties of a solid.
Neat rows
Not moving
Joined together
Give three properties of a gas
No pattern
Not joined
Move a lot
What do you get when you mix iron and sulphur?
Ironsulphate
What is a compound made out of?
A compound is made up of two or more types of atoms chemically joined together
What are compound formed through?
Compounds are formed through chemical reactions
Sodium {reactive metal} + chlorine {poisonous gas} –>
Sodium chloride {salt used in food}
What is a mixture?
A mixture is a mix of two or more compound or elements thar are nor chemically bonded
What type of particles have the highest levels of energy?
Gases
What is a fluid?
A fluid is something that is able to flow. It is either a gas or a liquid.
Are fluids good conductors? Why?
Fluids are poor conductors because the particles are not as close together as they are in a solid.
