Physical Properties of Solids Liquids and Gases
Chemistry ⇒ States of Matter
Physical Properties of Solids Liquids and Gases starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes that a gas fills the entire volume of its container. Which property of gases does this demonstrate?
Describe two physical properties that distinguish solids from liquids.
Explain why gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.
Explain why liquids are less compressible than gases.
Explain why solids cannot be compressed easily.
Explain why solids generally have higher densities than liquids and gases.
State one reason why gases are easily compressible.
A student observes that a gas fills the entire volume of its container. Which property of gases does this demonstrate?
Which of the following best describes the arrangement of particles in a solid?
(1) Closely packed in a regular pattern
(2) Randomly arranged and far apart
(3) Closely packed but can move past each other
(4) Free to move in all directions
Which of the following best describes the compressibility of solids?
(1) Highly compressible
(2) Slightly compressible
(3) Not compressible
(4) Easily compressible
Which of the following best describes the shape and volume of a gas?
(1) Definite shape and definite volume
(2) Definite shape and indefinite volume
(3) Indefinite shape and definite volume
(4) Indefinite shape and indefinite volume
Which of the following best explains why solids are rigid?
(1) Strong intermolecular forces
(2) Weak intermolecular forces
(3) High kinetic energy
(4) Particles are far apart
Gases can be compressed easily because their particles are ________ apart.
The ability of a liquid to flow is called ________.
The ability of a substance to be drawn into wires is called ________.
The process by which a liquid changes into a gas at its surface below boiling point is called ________.
True or False: Liquids are less compressible than gases.
True or False: Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.
True or False: Solids are generally less dense than liquids.
True or False: The boiling point of a substance is a physical property.
