6.6A States of Matter and Particle Behavior Corrections

Front

What is the arrangement of particles in a gas?

Back

Particles in a gas are far apart and move freely in all directions, filling the entire volume of their container.

Front

What is a defining characteristic of gas particles?

Back

Gas particles have fast-moving particles.

Front

Which quality is unique to gases?

Back

Gases spread out to fill all available space, can be compressed, and take the shape of their container.

Front

What state of matter has particles that vibrate in fixed positions?

Back

Solid.

Front

How do particles in a solid behave?

Back

Particles in a solid are tightly packed and vibrate in fixed positions.

Front

What is the difference between a liquid and a gas in terms of particle arrangement?

Back

In a liquid, particles are close together and slide past each other, while in a gas, particles are far apart and move freely.

Front

What happens to gas particles when they are heated?

Back

They move faster and spread out more.

Front

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the state of matter that takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

Plasma is a state of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.