1-Directions: Read through the descriptions below. Decide whether they describe solids, liquids, or gases. 1. Some examples include mercury (Hg), alcohol, syrup, and oil 2. The state of matter characterized by neither a definite volume nor definite shape. 3. Some examples include gold, silver, rocks, wood, and diamonds. 4. The state of matter characterized by definite volume and definite shape. . 5. The state of matter characterized by definite volume but no definite shape. 6. Some examples include hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, and nitrogen.

Inquiry into Physics
8th Edition
ISBN:9781337515863
Author:Ostdiek
Publisher:Ostdiek
Chapter4: Physics Of Matter
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1MIO: 1. In Section 4.1 in the description of matter, the following terms were introduced: elements,...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
This is not graded! It is strictly for practice. Do 1-6
Solid, Liquid, Gas Practice
1-Directions: Read through the descriptions below. Decide whether they describe solids, liquids, or gases.
1. Some examples include mercury (Hg), alcohol, syrup, and oil,
2. The state of matter characterized by neither a definite volume nor definite shape.
3. Some examples include gold, silver, rocks, wood, and diamonds.
4. The state of matter characterized by definite volume and definite shape.
5. The state of matter characterized by definite volume but no definite shape.
6. Some examples include hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, and nitrogen.
2-Directions: Look at the image below. Describe the (a)kinetic energy and (b)molecular attraction for
each state of matter. Use the terms high, low, and middle to describe.
EFFORT NEEDED
TO COMPRESS
MORE
LESS
SOLID
LIQUID
GAS
States of Matter Kinetic energy Molecular attraction
Solid
Liquid
Gas
3-Directions: Read the descriptions below. Decide whether the description describes a solid,
liquid, or gas. Fill in the headings at the TOP.
Assumes the shape and volume of Assumes the shape of the part Retains a fixed volume and
its container.
of the container which it
occupies.
shape: rigid - particles locked
into place
Not easily compressible- hardly
any free space between
particles
Compressible- lots of free space Not easily compressible- little
between particles
free space between particles
Flows easily- particles can
move/slide past one another
Does not flow easily
Flows easily
particles are in constant motion
rigid - particles cannot
move/slide past one another
Phase Change Diagram Practice
Complete the following phase change diagram (label the phase changes below in the blank
numbered spaces)
3.
1.
SOLID
LIQUID
GAS
6.
Transcribed Image Text:Solid, Liquid, Gas Practice 1-Directions: Read through the descriptions below. Decide whether they describe solids, liquids, or gases. 1. Some examples include mercury (Hg), alcohol, syrup, and oil, 2. The state of matter characterized by neither a definite volume nor definite shape. 3. Some examples include gold, silver, rocks, wood, and diamonds. 4. The state of matter characterized by definite volume and definite shape. 5. The state of matter characterized by definite volume but no definite shape. 6. Some examples include hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, and nitrogen. 2-Directions: Look at the image below. Describe the (a)kinetic energy and (b)molecular attraction for each state of matter. Use the terms high, low, and middle to describe. EFFORT NEEDED TO COMPRESS MORE LESS SOLID LIQUID GAS States of Matter Kinetic energy Molecular attraction Solid Liquid Gas 3-Directions: Read the descriptions below. Decide whether the description describes a solid, liquid, or gas. Fill in the headings at the TOP. Assumes the shape and volume of Assumes the shape of the part Retains a fixed volume and its container. of the container which it occupies. shape: rigid - particles locked into place Not easily compressible- hardly any free space between particles Compressible- lots of free space Not easily compressible- little between particles free space between particles Flows easily- particles can move/slide past one another Does not flow easily Flows easily particles are in constant motion rigid - particles cannot move/slide past one another Phase Change Diagram Practice Complete the following phase change diagram (label the phase changes below in the blank numbered spaces) 3. 1. SOLID LIQUID GAS 6.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Kinetic theory of gas
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Inquiry into Physics
Inquiry into Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781337515863
Author:
Ostdiek
Publisher:
Cengage