Basic Principles of the Particulate Nature of Matter

Matter is not made up of discrete particles.

• FALSE

• TRUE

There is an empty space between the particles.

• FALSE

• TRUE

The particles are in constant motion.

• FALSE

• TRUE

There are no forces that act between the particles.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Closely packed and in orderly arrangement.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Far apart and in random arrangement

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Has very minimal or weak forces between particles.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Slide past each other, fluid

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Possess low energy between particles.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

What is required to change the phase of a substance?

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