Particle Model 2
Energy 2
Mr.C Fun Facts
100

In this state of matter, particles vibrate in fixed position.

Solids

100

Can you hold energy in your hands?

NO. 

100

How tall is Mr. C in feet and inches?

6 feet and 5 inches


200

Is the particle model of matter 100% right?

No, it is a model that is useful for simplifying something that is extremely complex

200

What term is used to describe energy that transfers from warm --> cool

Heat

200

Which GRADE is Mr. C's favourite to teach?

THE SEVENS BABY

300

Which state of matter does not change shape in different containers?

Solids

300

Give the definition of temperature using the particle model.

It is the average speed of particles in an object / substance.

300

What university does Mr. C go to?

University of Alberta 

400

In this state of matter, the particles are tightly packed but can still slide past each other

Liquids

400

What has more thermal energy? A small pot of boiling water or a gigantic iceberg?

The iceberg! Because it has more particles overall, which means when you add up the speed / movement of all of them you will ultimatley end up with a bigger number.


Because there are WAY more particles in a giant iceberg than in a small pot of water

400

What is Mr. C's favourite hobby when he is done dealing with you guys all day?

Playing videogames

(will also accept hanging out with my girlfren)

500

Tell me all 3 main points in the particle model of matter

All substances are made of tiny particles too small to be seen

The particles are always in motion

The particles have spaces between them

500

What are the 3 types of energy coming out from the sun? (So not the one that happens only inside)

Light energy (not solar! [solar uses light energy])

Thermal energy

Sound

500

What university degree does Mr. C have?

Major in Chemistry

Minor in Bio

(will accept either)