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state of matter - Coggle Diagram
state of matter
Atoms are the building blocks of all matter. However, they aren't really blocks but spheres. Atoms have their own internal structure, though they are not solid. Atoms can vary in structure and mass, and they determine properties of the matter that it makes up.
An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance. Atoms of a given element are identical. For example, all silver atoms are exactly the same. A silver atom may have some similarities with a gold atom, but there will be some difference such as mass or other properties.
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Focus Question:
What are the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases?
Water is a very common liquid. Particles of liquid objects can easily move or slide past one another. These particles are able to flow, which allows liquids to take the shape of their containers. Because of this, their shape is always changing. Therefore, liquids have indefinite shape
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Liquids flow freely because there is a little bit of space between particles. A little bit of space equals less attractive forces between particles. Liquids cannot be compressed because of the little space between particles. Therefore, liquids have a definite volume.
Focus Question:
What are the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases?
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There is lots of space between gas particles, and the force between the particles is very weak. Therefore, gas can be compressed to fit into a container, and these particles will fill up the container. This is why gas has an indefinite volume.
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Even though the actual balloon is solid, it is filled with a gas, such as air. Gas particles move so fast they bounce off one another when they collide. The shape of gas keeps changing, so it has an indefinite shape.
Focus Question:
What are the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases?
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Potato chips are examples of a substance that is a solid. Particles in solid substances are tightly packed to form a rigid structure. Particles of a solid appear to vibrate in place. These particles are locked in position. This gives solids their definite shape.
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Solids have very little space between particles. Since there is no place to move, particles of a solid have stronger attractive forces and hold their shape. Solids cannot be compressed, and therefore they have a definite volume.