Particles and states of Matter

Skills : You should be able to

know that matter is made of particles

know that particles can be represented by small solid spheres

know that solid particles arrangement is regular

know that solid particles are arranged close to each other

know that solid particles are arranged with no spaces in-between

know that liquid particles are arranged randomly

know that liquid particles are arranged loosely although close together

know that Gas particles are arranged randomly

know that Gas particles are arranged far apart

Can describe the structure of solids liquids and gases in terms of particle separation arrangement

Can describe the structure of solids liquids and gases in terms of particle type of motion

Know that particles making matter are constantly in motion

Know that in solids particle do not move but only vibrate about their fixed positions

Know that in liquids particles move around quite fast and slide past each other

Know that in Gas Particles move fast and randomly