Particle Nature of Matter

Front

What are the tiny building blocks of matter?

Back

Particles

Front

What happens to air particles inside a balloon when the air around it is removed?

Back

They spread out.

Front

What is matter made of?

Back

Particles.

Front

What causes Zoe's fizzy tablet rocket to work?

Back

Buildup of gas particles.

Front

Why can't we see particles of matter?

Back

Because they are tiny.

Front

Which of these is NOT a state of matter: solid, liquid, gas, or magma?

Back

Magma.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What happens to particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to particles in a liquid?

Back

They are close together but can move around each other.

Front

What happens to particles in a gas?

Back

They are far apart and move freely.