States of Matter and Particle Theory (Part 1)
Answers
States of Matter
1. There are three states of matter; solids,
liquids and gases.
Below we have given certain characteristics - can you tell which state of matter
they relate to?
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| 1. |
Particles are very close together and
held together by strong forces of attraction. |
Answer: Solids | |
| 2. |
This state of matter does not have a
definite shape or volume. |
Answer: Gases | |
| 3. |
Particles vibrate but they have fixed
positions. |
Answer: Solids | |
| 4. |
This state of matter has a definite
volume but not a definite shape. |
Answer: Liquids | |
| 5. | Particles are close together
and move relative to each other. |
Answer: Liquids | |
| 6. | Particles are far apart from
each other and there are no forces of attraction between particles. |
Answer: Gases | |
| 7. | The particles are closest
together in this state of matter. |
Answer: Solids | |
| 8. | This state of matter has a
definite shape and volume and is hard to compress. |
Answer: Solids | |
| 9. | This state of matter does
not have a definite shape but is hard to compress. |
Answer: Liquids | |
| 10. | This state of matter does
not have a definite shape and is east to compress. |
Answer: Gases | |
| 11. | Above its boiling point a
substance is a ………. |
Answer: Gas | |
| 12. | Between its melting point
and boiling point a substance is a ……… |
Answer: Liquid | |
| 13. | Below its melting point a
substance is a …….. |
Answer: Solid | |
| 14. | Particles within which state
of matter move fastest? |
Answer: Gases | |
| 15. | Particles within which state of matter move slowest? | Answer: Liquids |