Table of Contents
- 1 How do the molecules of gas compare to the molecules as a liquid?
- 2 How does the spacing of solid liquid and gas molecules compare?
- 3 How fast do molecules move in a gas?
- 4 Does gas have its own shape?
- 5 Do heavier molecules move faster?
- 6 What has a definite size but no shape?
- 7 Why are solids, liquids and gases called states of matter?
- 8 Why are there spaces between particles of matter?
How do the molecules of gas compare to the molecules as a liquid?
gas are well separated with no regular arrangement. liquid are close together with no regular arrangement. solid are tightly packed, usually in a regular pattern.
How does the spacing of solid liquid and gas molecules compare?
The particles in the solid are touching with very little space between them. The particles in a liquid usually are still touching but there are some spaces between them. The gas particles have big distances between them.
Do liquids have large spaces between molecules?
Like the particles of a solid, particles in a liquid are subject to intermolecular attraction; however, liquid particles have more space between them, so they are not fixed in position. The attraction between the particles in a liquid keeps the volume of the liquid constant.
What property of matter is the result of attraction between liquid molecules and solid molecules?
The fact that solid and liquid states exist tells us that there are forces that hold molecules and atoms together even when they are not chemically bonded. The forces of attraction that hold atoms and molecules together in solid and liquid phases are called intermolecular forces of attraction.
How fast do molecules move in a gas?
As a side note, gas molecules tend to move very fast. At 0 °C the average H2 molecule is moving at about 2000 m/s, which is more than a mile per second and the average O2 molecule is moving at approximately 500 m/s.
Does gas have its own shape?
Gases have the following characteristics: no definite shape (takes the shape of its container) no definite volume.
What is the similarity of gas and solid?
Solid, Liquids, and Gases. Sold, liquid, and gas all have volume and shape. They are all made up of atoms, molecules, or ions. Liquids and solids can be referred to as condensed phased because their particles are close together. Liquids and gases flow easily because their particles can move or slide past one another.
At what temperature will gas molecules in a room be moving the fastest?
Do heavier molecules move faster?
The actual average speed of the particles depends on their mass as well as the temperature – heavier particles move more slowly than lighter ones at the same temperature.
What has a definite size but no shape?
A solid has definite volume and shape, a liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape, and a gas has neither a definite volume nor shape.
How are liquids and gases similar in structure?
liquid are close together with no regular arrangement. solid are tightly packed, usually in a regular pattern. Particles in a: gas vibrate and move freely at high speeds. liquid vibrate, move about, and slide past each other. solid vibrate (jiggle) but generally do not move from place to place.
What happens to empty space between molecules as matter moves from solid to liquid?
The average amount of empty space between molecules gets progressively larger as a sample of matter moves from the solid to the liquid and gas phases. There are attractive forces between atoms/molecules, and these become stronger as the particles move closer together.
Why are solids, liquids and gases called states of matter?
Solids, liquids and gases are known as states of matter. Before we look at why things are called solids, liquids or gases, we need to know more about matter. Water is the only common substance that is naturally found as a solid, liquid or gas.
Why are there spaces between particles of matter?
There are spaces between particles of matter. The average amount of empty space between molecules gets progressively larger as a sample of matter moves from the solid to the liquid and gas phases. There are attractive forces between atoms/molecules, and these become stronger as the particles move closer together.