States of matter (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

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3.1.2 Solids, Liquids & Gases
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Arrangement of particles in a solid

Regular arrangement

Shape of a solid

Fixed shape

How particles move in a solid

Vibrate around a fixed point/position

Compressibility of a solid

Hard to compress

Arrangement of particles in a liquid

Close together

Shape of a liquid

Takes the shape of the container

How particles move in a liquid

Can move (flow)

Kinetic energy of liquid compared to solid

More kinetic energy than solid

Compressibility of a liquid

Hard to compress

Arrangement of particles in a gas

Widely spread

Shape of a gas

Fills the shape of the container

How particles move in a gas

Quickly and randomly

Which state has most kinetic energy?

Gas

Compressibility of a gas

Extremely easy to compress

Which state has particles locked in place?

Solid (rigid)

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