States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas

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Why do gases lack a definite shape and volume?

  • Their particles are widely dispersed with minimal attractive forces, allowing them to expand freely. (correct)
  • They are made of very large particles that cannot be contained.
  • Their particles are closely packed with strong attractive forces.
  • They have a fixed number of particles that repel each other.

Which property of liquids explains why they maintain a constant volume but assume the shape of their container?

  • Fixed particle arrangement
  • Moderate inter-particle forces allowing movement but maintaining volume (correct)
  • Negligible inter-particle forces, similar to gases
  • High compressibility

How does increasing the pressure on a gas affect its volume, and why?

  • Increases the volume because particles move faster.
  • Decreases the volume because gases are highly compressible. (correct)
  • It converts the gas into a liquid.
  • Does not change the volume because gases have a fixed volume.

Why are solids generally incompressible, while gases are easily compressed?

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What distinguishes a fluid from a rigid material?

<p>Fluids can flow and conform to the shape of their container. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a fixed amount of gas is transferred from a small container to a larger one, what happens to the gas's volume and density?

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In which state of matter are the particles most energetic and least ordered?

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If you have a closed container with a mixture of gas, liquid and solid, and heat is applied, what changes can occur in the matter?

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When a liquid is heated in a closed container, the pressure inside the container increases. Why?

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Why does a solid maintain its shape and volume regardless of the container it is placed in?

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A balloon filled with air maintains its shape because of the...

<p>pressure exerted by the air molecules inside the balloon. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given what you know about states of matter, what would happen if you tried to compress a closed container completely filled with a liquid?

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Why do gases diffuse, or spread out, more quickly than liquids?

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Which of the following best describes the arrangement and movement of particles in a liquid?

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In a container with a fixed volume, if the temperature of a gas increases, what happens to the pressure?

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Based on the properties of the three states of matter, which of the following is a valid comparison?

<p>Solids have a definite shape and volume. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it easier to compress air in a syringe compared to compressing water in the same syringe?

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If you observe a substance that maintains a constant volume but easily changes its shape according to its container, which state of matter is it most likely in?

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Consider a scenario where you have a container filled with a gas. If you decrease the volume of the container while keeping the temperature constant, what happens to the pressure of the gas?

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Which statement accurately describes the forces between particles in solids, liquids, and gases?

<p>Solids have strong forces, liquids have moderate forces, and gases have weak forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the density of a gas if you compress it into a smaller volume?

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A perfume is sprayed in one corner of a room. After some time, the scent can be smelled throughout the room. Which property of gases does this illustrate?

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Why is it difficult to walk through a solid wall, but relatively easy to move your hand through the air?

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How does the kinetic energy of particles vary among solids, liquids, and gases at the same temperature?

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Flashcards

Solid

Matter with a fixed shape and volume.

Liquid

Matter with a fixed volume but no fixed shape; takes the shape of its container.

Gas

Matter with no fixed shape or volume; it expands to fill its container.

Volume

The space occupied by a substance.

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Compressibility

The ability to be squeezed or pressed into a smaller space.

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Rigid

Stiff and unyielding; not easily bent or broken.

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Fluid

A substance that can flow easily.

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Particles

Tiny particles that make up all matter.

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Kinetic Energy

Energy of motion.

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Solid Particle Arrangement

In solids, particles are tightly packed.

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Liquid Particle Arrangement

In liquids, particles are loosely packed.

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Gas Particle Arrangement

In gases, particles are very loosely packed.

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Intermolecular Force

The attractive force between particles.

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Gas Compressibility

Gases are highly compressible.

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Liquid Volume

Liquids have a fixed volume.

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Study Notes

  • Explores the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
  • Compares the states of matter based on shape, volume, compressibility, rigidity/fluidity, and ability to fill a container.
  • Further compares solids, liquids, and gases at a particle level.

Properties of Solids

  • Have a fixed shape.
  • Have a fixed volume.
  • Usually difficult to compress, with exceptions like a sponge.
  • Are rigid.
  • Do not fill their container completely.

Properties of Liquids

  • Have a fixed volume.
  • Do not have a fixed shape; they take the shape of their container.
  • Almost incompressible.
  • Are fluids, meaning they can flow easily.
  • Do not fill their container completely.

Properties of Gases

  • Have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.
  • Take the shape of the container they are in, requiring the container to be closed.
  • Volume is that of the container.
  • Highly compressible and often stored under high pressure.
  • Are fluids.
  • Fill their container completely.

Particle Level Comparison

  • All matter is composed of tiny particles.
  • Compares solids, liquids, and gases based on the distance between particles, the force of attraction between them, and the kinetic energy (movement) of the particles.

Solids (Particle Level)

  • Particles are tightly packed.
  • Distance between particles is very small.
  • Force of attraction between particles is very strong.
  • Particles vibrate about their mean positions, but movement is limited.
  • Kinetic energy of the particles is small.

Liquids (Particle Level)

  • Particles are more loosely packed compared to solids.
  • Distance between particles is larger than in solids.
  • Force of attraction between particles is weaker than in solids.
  • Particles have more motion that solids.
  • Kinetic energy of particles is larger than in solids.

Gases (Particle Level)

  • Particles are very loosely packed.
  • Distance between particles is very large.
  • Force of attraction between particles is very weak.
  • Particles exhibit significant movement.
  • Kinetic energy of the particles is maximum.

Questions

  • Why is a sponge compressible if it is a solid?
  • Is sugar a solid or a liquid when it is poured into a container and takes its shape?
  • What are the other two states of matter besides solid, liquid, and gas?

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