Definition
What is a solid?
A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.
True or false. Everything is made up of matter.
True
True or false. Particles don't move.
False
What are the most common states of matter?
Solids, liquids, and gases
What is water in the form of a gas?
water vapour
What is a liquid?
A state of matter that will take the shape of its container.
The particles have some attraction between them.
Can we see all particles with the naked eye?
No
What is bigger a particle or an atom?
A particle
How many states of matter are there?
5
Name 2 common gases
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon Dioxide
What is a gas?
A fluid substance which expands freely to fill any space available/its container.
What is matter made up off?
Particles
What does the particle theory state?
What does the particle theory state?
- all matter is made up of tiny particles
- particles are always moving
- particles are attracted to each other
- particles have space between them
What is the 4th (uncommon) state of matter?
Plasma
What do you remove from matter to decrease the movement of the particles?
Heat
What is matter?
Matter is any substance which has mass and occupies space.
True or false. Matter is only made up of particles.
False
What are particles made up of?
Atoms
Do particles spread out more in a gas or in a liquid?
gas
Which state of matter are we mostly made up of?
Liquid
What is the particle theory of matter?
The particle theory of matter is an explanation of what matter is made of and how it behaves; the particle theory states that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are always moving, then attract each other, and that have space between them.
The study of matter is called ___________.
Chemistry
What has more particles, a solid or a gas?
Whichever has the greatest volume.
Are all states of matter found on earth?
No
Which state of matter is easiest to compress?
Gas