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7G Solids, Liquids and Gases

Introducing states of matter

The particle model

Properties of solids, liquids and gases

Diffusion

Summary activities

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 Three states of matter
At room temperature most substances exist in one of three
physical states.

solid liquid gas

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7G Solids, Liquids and Gases

Introducing states of matter

The particle model

Properties of solids, liquids and gases

Diffusion

Summary activities

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 The particle model
The difference between solids, liquids and gases can be
explained by the

All substances are made up of particles.

The particles are attracted to each other. Some particles
are attracted strongly to each other and others weakly.
The particles move around. They are described as
having kinetic energy.
The kinetic energy of the particles increases
with temperature.

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 Particles in a solid animation

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 Particles in a liquid animation

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 Particles in a gas animation

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7G Solids, Liquids and Gases

Introducing states of matter

The particle model

Properties of solids, liquids and gases

Diffusion

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 Properties of solids, liquids and gases

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 Which state of matter am I?

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