5 characterstics of solid liquid and gas
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strong intermolecular forces.
particles vibrate in place.
low kinetic energy (KE)
definite shape.
definite volume.
incompressible.
high density (as compared to same substance as a liquid or gas)
low rate of diffusion (millions of times slower than in liquids)
SOLID -
strong intermolecular forces
particles vibrate in place
low kinetic energy (KE)
definite shape
definite volume
incompressible
high density (as compared to same substance as a liquid or gas)
low rate of diffusion (millions of times slower than in liquids)
may be crystalline or amorphous
LIQUID -
moderately strong intermolecular forces
fluid - particles slip/slide past each other
moderate KE - enough to “stretch” the intermolecular forces
indefinite shape
definite volume
incompressible
only slightly less dense (about 10%) than solids
able to diffuse
exhibit surface tension
exhibit capillary action
exhibit viscosity
GAS -
weak intermolecular forces
fluid - particles move easily
high KE - enough to break all intermolecular forces
indefinite shape
indefinite volume
easily compressed
low density (approx. 1000 times less dense than the same substance as a liquid or solid)
able to diffuse
exert pressure on any surface with which they collide