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Who do the particles in a solid move?
The atoms in a solid are so attracted to each other that they vibrate and don’t move past each other. The molecules of a liquid are attracted to each other, but move more freely and past one another.
Do particles in a solid have energy?
All particles have energy, and the energy varies depending on the temperature the sample of matter is in, which determines if the substance is a solid, liquid, or gas. Solid particles have the least amount of energy, and gas particles have the greatest amount of energy.
Can particles in a solid move?
In a solid, the particles pack together as tightly as possible in a neat and ordered arrangement. The particles are held together too strongly to allow movement from place to place but the particles do vibrate about their position in the structure.
What do particles do when they gain energy?
With an increase in temperature, the particles move faster as they gain kinetic energy, resulting in increased collision rates and an increased rate of diffusion. In a solid, the particles pack together as tightly as possible in a neat and ordered arrangement.
What are the 3 particle theory?
3.2 state the postulates of the particle theory of matter (all matter is made up of particles; all particles are in constant motion; all particles of one substance are identical; temperature affects the speed at which particles move; in a gas, there are spaces between the particles; in liquids and solids, the particles …
How are the particles of a solid different?
The particles in a solid vibrate in place. Particles in a solid cannot move around they can? Particles in a solid vibrate. How are the particles of a liquid different from the particles of a solid? The particles of a solid are close together and the particles of a liquid are slightly farther apart.
How are particles held in relation to each other?
There is strong attraction between particles, but not as strong as in solids. Consequently, the particles are tightly packed. The particles are not held in a fixed arrangement as in solids, so are able to slide past each other.
How are rigid particles locked into place in solids?
rigid – particles locked into place compressible lots of free space between particles not easily compressible little free space between particles not easily compressible little free space between particles flows easily particles can move past one another flows easily particles can move/slide past one another
How to learn particles in solids, liquids and gases?
The full lesson can be viewed by enrolling in the Year 8 Chemistry Online Course or by purchasing the Year 8 Chemistry Lesson Notes. In this lesson we will learn how the energy, arrangement and movement of particles in solids, liquids and gases determines their different properties.