solid fixeed shape-cannot flow-strong forces between particles
liquid not fixed-can flow-weak forces holding together
gas not fixed shape-can flow-very weak forces holding together
General structure of solids, liquids and gases
- Matter is made of atoms and molecules
- The matter in a soli is held together in a rigid structure
- The matter in a liquid are able to move around.
- the matter in gas is free and can move around as it wants.
Change of state
- melting point is the temperature when a solid changes into a liquid.
- boiling point is when a liquid changes into a gas.
Elements
- elements are substances that cannot be made simpler.
- an atom is the smallest part of an element but still retains the properties. still has the same stuff in it.
- a molecule is the smallest part of a element that is itself, eg two oxygen molecules that are bonded together