Particle Theory & its Limitations (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does particle theory explain?
What does particle theory explain?
Properties of substances in all 3 states
How are particles arranged in a solid?
How are particles arranged in a solid?
Closely packed in a regular pattern
Why do solids have a fixed shape and volume?
Why do solids have a fixed shape and volume?
Particles vibrate in fixed positions
How are particles arranged in a liquid?
How are particles arranged in a liquid?
Close together but randomly arranged
Which property do liquids have?
Which property do liquids have?
Fixed volume but take container shape
How are particles arranged in a gas?
How are particles arranged in a gas?
Far apart and move freely
Why don't gases have a fixed shape or volume?
Why don't gases have a fixed shape or volume?
Particles expand to fill any container
What shape does particle theory assume particles are?
What shape does particle theory assume particles are?
Solid spheres
What does particle theory fail to show about particles?
What does particle theory fail to show about particles?
Forces that hold them together
Which types of particles does the theory not differentiate between?
Which types of particles does the theory not differentiate between?
Atoms, ions, and molecules
What does particle theory incorrectly assume about particle size?
What does particle theory incorrectly assume about particle size?
All particles are the same size
Why is particle theory described as a simplified model?
Why is particle theory described as a simplified model?
It doesn't capture all complexities