CHEMISTRY - states of matter
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what are the three states of matter particles?
solid liquid gas
what is the arrangement of solid particles?
close together and a regular pattern
what is the movement of solid particles?
they vibrate on the spot
what is the arrangement of liquid particles?
close together and random arrangement
what is the movement of liquid particles?
they move around each other
what is the arrangement of gas particles?
far apart and random arrangement
what is the movement of gas particles?
move quickly in all directions
solids are a..?
fixed shape and can’t flow
solids can’t..?
be compressed or squashed
liquids..?
flow and take shape of their container
liquids can’t..?
be compressed or squashed
gases..?
flow and completely fill their container
gases can..?
be compressed or squashed
what is sublimation?
sublimation is when under certain conditions some solids turn straight into a gas when heated
what is melting?
melting is a process that causes a substance to change from a solid to a liquid
what is freezing?
freezing is a process that causes a substance to change from a liquid to a solid
what is evaporating?
evaporating is a process that causes a substance to change from a liquid to a gas
what is condensing?
condensing is a process that causes a substance to change from a gas to a liquid