How do particles in solids, liquids and gases behave?
In this lesson, we will learn about particles! We are going to learn how the particles in each state of matter behave and how this leads to the properties of solids, liquids and gases. For this lesson,
How do particles in solids, liquids and gases behave?
In this lesson, we will learn about particles! We are going to learn how the particles in each state of matter behave and how this leads to the properties of solids, liquids and gases. For this lesson,
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Draw particle diagrams to represent states of matter
- Name the physical changes that convert substances between states of matter
- Describe the physical properties of solids, liquids and gases
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5 Questions
Q1.
Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Liquid
Solid
Q2.
Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Gas
Liquid
Q3.
Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Gas
Solid
Q4.
Which state of matter takes the shape of the bottom of a container?
Gas
Solid
Q5.
Which state of matter can be compressed?
Liquid
Solid