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What are the three states of matter?
The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
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What are the three states of matter?
The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
What is the particulate theory of matter?
The particulate theory of matter states that all matter is composed of particles, these particles are in constant motion, there are spaces between the...
Define diffusion.
Diffusion is the net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration until they are evenly distributed.
What is osmosis?
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a differentially permeable membrane from a solution with more water molecules to one with fewer wat...
How does temperature affect the states of matter?
Temperature affects the kinetic energy of particles, causing solids to become liquids and gases when heated, and gases to become liquids and solids wh...
What happens to particles in a solid when heated?
When heated, particles in a solid gain kinetic energy, move faster, and further apart, weakening the forces of attraction and potentially changing the...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What are the three states of matter? | The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. |
What is the particulate theory of matter? | The particulate theory of matter states that all matter is composed of particles, these particles are in constant motion, there are spaces between them, and they have forces of attraction between them. |
Define diffusion. | Diffusion is the net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration until they are evenly distributed. |
What is osmosis? | Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a differentially permeable membrane from a solution with more water molecules to one with fewer water molecules. |
How does temperature affect the states of matter? | Temperature affects the kinetic energy of particles, causing solids to become liquids and gases when heated, and gases to become liquids and solids when cooled. |
What happens to particles in a solid when heated? | When heated, particles in a solid gain kinetic energy, move faster, and further apart, weakening the forces of attraction and potentially changing the state to liquid or gas. |
Describe the arrangement of particles in a solid. | In a solid, particles are packed closely together in a regular arrangement with strong forces of attraction between them. |
What is the difference between atoms, molecules, and ions? | Atoms are the smallest units of an element, molecules are groups of two or more atoms bonded together, and ions are electrically charged particles. |
Why do slugs and snails die when salt is sprinkled on them? | Salt creates a concentrated solution around their bodies, causing water to move out of their bodies by osmosis, leading to dehydration and death. |
How do solids, liquids, and gases differ in compressibility? | Solids are difficult to compress, liquids can be compressed slightly, and gases are very easy to compress. |