Different States of Matter
What are the four states of matter in order?
Solid, Liquid, Gas, and Plasma
How do the molecules of a solid move?
They vibrate in a fixed position.
What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?
A solid has a definite shape.
How compact are the molecules of a solid?
They are tightly compact.
Why does gas have a indefinite shape and volume?
Because the particles have no direction and move everywhere.
Why do the molecules of a liquid have room to move?
The molecules of a liquid are spaced out.
What is the difference between plasma and gas?
The molecular particles in plasma are charged, but not in gases.
Which two substances have the most loose particle arrangement?
Gas and Plasma.
Why are the molecular particles of plasma charged?
The electrons are charged because of the protons and electrons combined together.
What is the shape and volume of liquid?
Liquids have an indefinite shape, but definite volume.