Chumbler - Properties of Matter 1

States of MatterMatter: anything that has mass and takes up space.

SolidLiquidGas

Chumbler - Properties of Matter 2

States of Matter

Classification of Matter

Based upon particle arrangementBased upon energy of particlesBased upon distance between particles

Chumbler - Properties of Matter 3

States of Matter

SolidsParticles of solids are tightly packed, vibrating about a fixed position. Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.

Chumbler - Properties of Matter 4

States of Matter

Solids

Particle Movement Examples

Chumbler - Properties of Matter 5

States of MatterLiquids

Particles of liquids are tightly packed, but are far enough apart to slide over one another. Liquids can become any shape and they have a definite volume.

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States of Matter

Liquids

Particle Movement Examples

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States of Matter

GasesParticles of gases are very far apart and move freely. Gases be any shape and have an indefinite volume.

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Gases

Particle Movement Examples

States of Matter

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States of MatterMicroscopic Explanation for Properties of Solids

Solids have a definite volume and shape and so do not take the shape of a container because the particles are locked into place. (fixed position)

Solids are not easily compressible because there is little free space between particles (as close as they can get)

Solids do not flow easily because the particles cannot move/slide past one another (fixed position)

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States of MatterMicroscopic Explanation for Properties of Liquids

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container because the particles can slide past one another.

Liquids are not easily compressible because there is little free space between particles. (as close as they can get)

Liquids flow easily because the particles can move/slide past one another. (free to move)

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Microscopic Explanation for Properties of Gases

Gases have any shape and volume because the particles can move past one another. (free to move)

Gases are easily compressible because there is a great deal of free space between particles. (far apart)

Gases flow very easily because the particles randomly move past one another. (free to move)

States of Matter

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States of MatterThe Classification and Properties of Matter Depend

Upon Microscopic Structure

Particle arrangementParticle energyParticle to particle distance