Phases of Matter
Name the 3 main states of matter, AND provide an example of each.
Solid, Liquid, Gas
________ particles slowly slide by one another
liquid
______________ means how much space a material takes up
volume
Which state(s) of matter are in a glass of Coca-Cola?
liquid and gas
The process of a solid changing into a liquid is
Melting
_________ particles have a set shape, and do not flow.
solid
Use a graduated cylinder to measure the _________________ of liquids
volume
Which substance is the most dense? Water, dish soap, or oil?
dish soap
The fog that collects on the mirror after you take a shower is
condensation
These particles are moving rapidly, and take up the shape of their container.
gas
the least compressible state of matter is _________
solid
Order the following from most to least compressible: coffee, water vapour, a wooden block
water vapour, coffee, a wooden block
_________ is the process when a liquid turns into a gas.
Evaporation
these particles have a set volume, but do not have a set shape.
liquid particles.
which of the following is the most compressible?
helium gas, orange juice, chalk
draw a picture of the particles in each of the 3 states of matter
answers may vary
When a pot of water is left boiling on the stove for an hour, the volume drastically reduces. Explain.
The water has heated and changed phase from a liquid to a gas. The water vapour is released into the atmosphere.
Explain what happens to the movement of particles as they increase from -1 degrees celsius to 100 degrees celsius.
The Particles will begin to move more rapidly and spread further apart from each other as the temperature increases.
__________ refers to how closely packed the particles in a substance are
density
when measuring the volume of liquids, be sure to measure from the bottom of the _____________.
meniscus