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What is a scientific theory?
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world based on a body of evidence and repeated experiments
What is the main idea of the particle model of matter?
Matter is made up of incredibly small particles
What is true about the spaces between particles in the particle model of matter?
The spaces are empty
What happens to the movement of particles as energy increases?
The movement of particles increases
What is true about the arrangement of particles in a solid?
Particles are closely packed in a fixed, orderly arrangement
What type of experiment is used to isolate the effects of a variable?
Controlled experiment
What is the term for an observable event or fact?
Phenomenon
What happens to the particles in a solid?
They vibrate but do not move from their fixed positions
What is the main difference between particles in a solid and particles in a liquid?
Particles in a liquid are farther apart than in a solid.
What happens to particles during the process of evaporation?
Particles gain energy and break free from the liquid state.
What is the term for the change of state from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid?
Sublimation
What is the main reason why the particle model of matter is useful?
It explains the properties of different states of matter.
What is the purpose of conducting controlled experiments in science?
To test hypotheses and understand phenomena.
What happens to particles during the process of condensation?
Particles lose energy and come closer together.
What is the term for the change of state from a gas to a solid without becoming a liquid?
Deposition
What is the main characteristic of particles in a gas?
Particles are far apart and move randomly.
What is a key feature of the particles in the particle model of matter?
They are incredibly small
What is the main difference between particles in a liquid and particles in a solid?
Particles are farther apart in a liquid
What happens to the forces between particles as the state of matter changes from solid to liquid?
They become weaker
What is the term for the process of changing from a gas to a liquid?
Condensation
What is a characteristic of particles in a gas?
They are in random motion
What happens to the movement of particles when the temperature increases?
It becomes faster
What is true about the arrangement of particles in a liquid?
It is disordered
What is the term for reversing a change of state, such as going from a liquid to a solid?
Reverse
What is the primary reason particles in a liquid have a definite volume but an indefinite shape?
Particles move more freely than in solids.
Which process involves the transition of a solid directly to a gas without becoming a liquid?
Sublimation
What happens to the energy of particles during the process of melting?
Particles gain energy and move more freely.
What is the primary purpose of controlled experiments in understanding the particle model of matter?
To test hypotheses and understand phenomena.
What is the result of particles losing energy during the process of condensation?
Particles come closer to form a liquid.
Which of the following is a characteristic of particles in a solid?
Particles have a fixed arrangement and move very little.
What happens to particles during the process of freezing?
Particles lose energy and settle into fixed positions.
Why is the particle model of matter useful in predicting the behavior of matter?
It explains the properties of different states of matter.
What is the primary characteristic of the particles in the particle model of matter?
They are incredibly small.
What is the main reason why particles in a solid do not move from their fixed positions?
Because the forces between particles are strong.
What happens to the forces between particles as the state of matter changes from solid to liquid?
They become weaker.
What is the main difference between particles in a solid and particles in a gas?
Particles in a solid are more closely packed than particles in a gas.
What is the purpose of the particle model of matter?
To understand how matter behaves and interacts in different conditions.
What is a key feature of the particles in a liquid?
They have a definite volume but an indefinite shape.
What happens to the movement of particles when the temperature increases?
It increases.
What is true about the arrangement of particles in a gas?
They are random and disordered.
What is the primary reason particles in a liquid have a definite volume?
Because particles are close together but not in a fixed arrangement.
What happens to the forces between particles as the state of matter changes from solid to liquid?
Forces between particles decrease.
What is the primary purpose of using controlled experiments in understanding the particle model of matter?
To observe changes in the state of matter under controlled conditions.
What is the result of particles gaining energy during the process of evaporation?
Particles gain enough energy to break free from the liquid state.
What is the main difference between particles in a solid and particles in a liquid?
Particles in a solid are closer together and have a fixed arrangement, while particles in a liquid are close together but not in a fixed arrangement.
What is true about the movement of particles in a gas?
Particles move randomly and rapidly.
What is the primary reason the particle model of matter is useful in understanding changes of state?
Because it explains the properties of different states of matter.
What happens to the arrangement of particles during the process of freezing?
Particles lose their energy and settle into fixed positions.
What is the primary difference between the particle model of matter and other scientific models?
It explains the structure and behavior of matter in all three states.
Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a solid, liquid, and gas?
Ordered and uniform in solids, disordered in liquids, and random in gases.
What is the primary reason why the particles in a solid are closely packed?
The forces between particles are strong.
What happens to the energy of particles during the process of condensation?
It decreases slowly.
What is the primary characteristic of the particles in a gas?
They are widely spaced and moving rapidly.
What is the primary difference between the particles in a liquid and a gas?
The particles in a liquid are closely packed, while those in a gas are widely spaced.
What is the primary purpose of using the particle model of matter?
To understand the behavior of matter in all three states.
What is the primary reason why the particle model of matter is useful in predicting the behavior of matter?
It provides a well-substantiated explanation of the behavior of matter in all three states.
What is the primary reason for the difference in volume between a solid and a liquid?
The particles in a solid are more closely packed than in a liquid.
What is the primary reason particles in a gas move rapidly and freely?
The forces between particles are very weak.
What is the primary reason the particle model of matter is useful in predicting the behavior of matter under different conditions?
It allows us to predict the behavior of matter under different temperatures and pressures.
What is the primary reason particles in a solid do not move from their fixed positions?
The forces between particles are strong.
What is the primary reason the particle model of matter is useful in understanding changes of state?
It describes the changes of state and the energy involved.
What is the primary reason particles in a liquid have a definite volume but an indefinite shape?
The particles are closely packed but not fixed.
What is the primary reason the particle model of matter is useful in explaining the properties of different states of matter?
It helps us understand why solids are rigid and liquids flow.
What is the primary reason scientists use controlled experiments to test hypotheses about the particle model of matter?
To isolate the effects of a single variable on the behavior of matter.
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