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Science
The Particle Theory of Matter
42 cards·by PrestonBerry
What is matter?
takes up space/has a mass
What are the three states of matter? (S)
Solid
What are the three states of matter? (L)
Liquid
What are the thee states of matter? (G)
Gas
List 3 characteristics about solids. (M/S)
have Mass/occupy Space (S)
List 3 characteristics about solids. (F/S)
have a Fixed Shape
List 3 characteristics about solids. (C/C)
Cannot be Compressed (S)
List 3 characteristics of liquids. (C/C)
Cannot be Compressed (L)
List 3 characteristics of liquids. (S/C)
Shape can Change
List 3 characteristics of liquids. (M/S)
have Mass/occupy Space (L)
List 3 characteristics of gasses. (N/S)
has No Shape
List 3 characteristics of gasses. (F/C)
Fills a Container
List 3 characteristics of gasses. (C/C)
Can be Compressed
What is the boiling point of water?
100*C
What is the freezing point of water?
0*C
What is it called when a solid turns into a liquid?
melting
What is it called when a liquid turns into a solid?
freezing
What is it called when a liquid turns into a gas?
evaporation
What is it called when a gas turns into a liquid?
condensation
What is it called when a solid turns into a gas?
sublimation
What is it called when a gas turns into a solid?
deposition
What is a scientific theory?
educated guess
List the first postulate of the particle theory.
matter made fr. tiny particles
List the second postulate of the particle theory.
spaces between the particles
List the third postulate of the particle theory.
attr. forces btw. particles
List the fourth postulate of the particle theory.
particles are always moving
List the fifth postulate of the particle theory.
particles faster at high temps
What is heat?
thermal energy
What is temperature?
measurement of heat
Explain diffusion.
subst. spreading and mixing
Will a substance diffuse faster in cold or hot water? Why?
hot becau. particles are faster
Why do things expand why heated?
particles are faster
Why do things contract when cooled?
particles are slower
Give 2 examples of conduction. (P/S)
Pot on a Stove
Give 2 examples of conduction. (M/M/F)
Marsh Mellow in Fire
Give 2 examples of convection. (C/O)
Convection Oven
Give 2 examples of convection. (L/L)
Lava Lamp
Give 2 examples of radiation. (F)
Fire
Give 2 examples of radiation. (S)
Sun
What is conduction?
heat mov. thru subst. in cont.
What is convection?
heat mov. btw. liq. and gasses
What is radiation?
heat mov. thru subst. inXcont.