The states of matter

Definite volume

Definite shape

Particles are closely packed together

Very small movement between particles-vibrate (small kinetic energy)

strong attraction between particles

Definite volume

Takes the shape of the container

There are small spaces between the particles

Particles move slowly- medium kinetic energy

Weak attraction between the particles

Volume- expand to fill container

Shape-takes the shape of the container

Particles are randomly arranged- large spaces in between

Attraction between particles are extremely weak

Particles move rapidly- Large kinetic energy

if a solid is heated and changes state to a liquid and then gas, a heating curve is obtained when the temperature is taken.

if the temperature of a gas is taken as it is cooled and changes state to a liquid and then solid, a cooling curve is obtained

What is melting point?

What id boiling point?

Imagine you are a particle in steam. Describe fully what happens to you as the steam is cooled and changes to water and then to ice