Atoms (tiny particles) have properties that combine to create how things like pressure, volume, and temperature feel and look. Particles of matter have spaces between them. In a ga... Atoms (tiny particles) have properties that combine to create how things like pressure, volume, and temperature feel and look. Particles of matter have spaces between them. In a gas, there are large spaces between them. In a liquid, they are closer together. In a solid, the particles are packed so close they can hardly move. Pure substance- has no different particle's in its substance. Mixtures- when the substance has a mix of two substances in it. Homogeneous- means you can't see the mixture because they merged like coffee. Heterogeneous- you can see the mixtures easily like pizza. Freezing and melting (solid to liquid or liquid to solid). Evaporation to condensation (liquid to gas or gas to liquid). Sublimation and desublimation (gas to solid or solid to gas).
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The text provides an overview of the properties of matter and the states in which it exists, discussing concepts like pure substances, mixtures, and the changes in state. It aims to explain fundamental principles in chemistry related to matter.
Answer
Particles of matter have varying spaces depending on the state of matter.
The final answer is that particles of matter have spaces between them varying per state — gases have large spaces, liquids have moderate spaces, and solids have minimal spaces.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that particles of matter have spaces between them varying per state — gases have large spaces, liquids have moderate spaces, and solids have minimal spaces.
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In a gaseous state, particles are far apart because of high energy, in liquids they are closer with moderate energy, and in solids, the particles are densely packed with low energy.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the arrangement and behavior of particles in different states.
Sources
- Matter Is Made of Tiny Particles - American Chemical Society - acs.org
- State of matter - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
