States of matter (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Arrangement of particles in a solid
Arrangement of particles in a solid
Regular arrangement
Shape of a solid
Shape of a solid
Fixed shape
How particles move in a solid
How particles move in a solid
Vibrate around a fixed point/position
Compressibility of a solid
Compressibility of a solid
Hard to compress
Arrangement of particles in a liquid
Arrangement of particles in a liquid
Close together
Shape of a liquid
Shape of a liquid
Takes the shape of the container
How particles move in a liquid
How particles move in a liquid
Can move (flow)
Kinetic energy of liquid compared to solid
Kinetic energy of liquid compared to solid
More kinetic energy than solid
Compressibility of a liquid
Compressibility of a liquid
Hard to compress
Arrangement of particles in a gas
Arrangement of particles in a gas
Widely spread
Shape of a gas
Shape of a gas
Fills the shape of the container
How particles move in a gas
How particles move in a gas
Quickly and randomly
Which state has most kinetic energy?
Which state has most kinetic energy?
Gas
Compressibility of a gas
Compressibility of a gas
Extremely easy to compress
Which state has particles locked in place?
Which state has particles locked in place?
Solid (rigid)
