Particle Theory & its Limitations (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is particle theory used to explain?
What is particle theory used to explain?
Properties of substances in all 3 states
According to particle theory, what is true about particles in all matter?
According to particle theory, what is true about particles in all matter?
They are constantly moving
How are particles arranged in a solid?
How are particles arranged in a solid?
Closely packed in a regular pattern
Which properties do solids have?
Which properties do solids have?
Fixed shape and volume
How do liquid particles differ from solid particles in arrangement?
How do liquid particles differ from solid particles in arrangement?
More randomly arranged
Why can liquids flow and take the shape of their container?
Why can liquids flow and take the shape of their container?
Particles can move around each other
How are particles spaced in a gas?
How are particles spaced in a gas?
Far apart
What properties do gases have?
What properties do gases have?
No fixed shape or volume
What shape does particle theory assume all particles are?
What shape does particle theory assume all particles are?
Solid spheres
What does particle theory fail to show between particles?
What does particle theory fail to show between particles?
Forces holding or pushing them apart
Which limitation involves atoms, ions, and molecules?
Which limitation involves atoms, ions, and molecules?
Treats all particles the same
What does particle theory wrongly assume about particle sizes?
What does particle theory wrongly assume about particle sizes?
All particles are the same size