States of Matter

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What is the main characteristic of a solid state of matter?

  • Particles are close together but can move past each other
  • Particles are widely spaced and move freely
  • Particles are highly energetic and move freely
  • Particles are closely packed and vibrate in place (correct)

The boiling point of a substance is an intensive property.

True (A)

What is the difference between atoms and molecules?

Atoms are the smallest unit of matter, while molecules are a group of atoms bonded together.

The density of a substance is calculated by dividing the ______________ by the volume.

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Which of the following is an example of a physical property?

<p>Color (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plasma is a low-energy state of matter.

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What is the kinetic molecular theory?

<p>The kinetic molecular theory states that particles in a substance are in constant motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following states of matter with their characteristics:

<p>Solid = Fixed shape and volume Liquid = Takes shape of container Gas = Takes shape and volume of container Plasma = High-energy state where atoms are ionized</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for density?

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The density of water is approximately ______________ g/cm³.

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States of Matter

  • Four main states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
  • States of matter can be changed by altering temperature and pressure
  • Characteristics of each state:
    • Solid:
      • Fixed shape and volume
      • Particles closely packed and vibrate in place
    • Liquid:
      • Takes shape of container
      • Particles close together but can move past each other
    • Gas:
      • Takes shape and volume of container
      • Particles widely spaced and move freely
    • Plasma:
      • High-energy state where atoms are ionized
      • Particles highly energetic and move freely

Physical Properties

  • Physical properties of matter that can be observed and measured:
    • Extensive properties:
      • Depend on amount of matter (e.g., mass, volume)
    • Intensive properties:
      • Independent of amount of matter (e.g., density, temperature)
  • Examples of physical properties:
    • Color
    • Odor
    • Texture
    • Melting point
    • Boiling point
    • Solubility

Particles

  • Matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms and molecules
  • Atoms:
    • Smallest unit of matter
    • Consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons
  • Molecules:
    • Group of atoms bonded together
    • Can be composed of same or different elements
  • Particle motion:
    • Kinetic molecular theory: particles in constant motion
    • Temperature affects particle motion (increased temperature = increased motion)

Density

  • Density: mass per unit volume of a substance
  • Calculated by: density = mass / volume
  • Units: typically g/cm³ or kg/m³
  • Density is an intensive property, meaning it is independent of amount of matter
  • Examples of density values:
    • Water: 1 g/cm³
    • Iron: 7.9 g/cm³
    • Air: approximately 1.2 kg/m³

States of Matter

  • Four main states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma, which can be changed by altering temperature and pressure.
  • Solids have a fixed shape and volume, with particles closely packed and vibrating in place.
  • Liquids take the shape of their container, with particles close together but able to move past each other.
  • Gases take the shape and volume of their container, with particles widely spaced and moving freely.
  • Plasma is a high-energy state where atoms are ionized, with particles highly energetic and moving freely.

Physical Properties

  • Physical properties of matter can be observed and measured, and are classified as extensive or intensive.
  • Extensive properties depend on the amount of matter, such as mass and volume.
  • Intensive properties are independent of the amount of matter, such as density, temperature, color, odor, texture, melting point, boiling point, and solubility.

Particles

  • Matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms and molecules.
  • Atoms are the smallest unit of matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • Molecules are groups of atoms bonded together, which can be composed of the same or different elements.
  • Particle motion is constant, and temperature affects particle motion, with increased temperature resulting in increased motion.

Density

  • Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance, calculated by dividing mass by volume.
  • Density is an intensive property, independent of the amount of matter.
  • Units of density are typically g/cm³ or kg/m³.
  • Examples of density values include water (1 g/cm³), iron (7.9 g/cm³), and air (approximately 1.2 kg/m³).

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