States of matter (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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How do particles in a solid move?
How do particles in a solid move?
Vibrate around a fixed position
What is the arrangement of particles in a solid?
What is the arrangement of particles in a solid?
Regular arrangement
What shape does a liquid take?
What shape does a liquid take?
Shape of the container
What can particles in a liquid do?
What can particles in a liquid do?
Move and slide past one another
How are particles arranged in a gas?
How are particles arranged in a gas?
Widely spread
How do gas particles move?
How do gas particles move?
Quickly and randomly
Which state of matter has the most kinetic energy?
Which state of matter has the most kinetic energy?
Gas
How easy is it to compress a gas?
How easy is it to compress a gas?
Extremely easy to compress
Which states of matter are hard to compress?
Which states of matter are hard to compress?
Solid and liquid
Do solids flow easily?
Do solids flow easily?
No, they are rigid
Which state has lots of free space between particles?
Which state has lots of free space between particles?
Gas
Which state retains a fixed volume and shape?
Which state retains a fixed volume and shape?
Solid