High School Physical Science

Atoms or molecules in a
solid are not moving OR are
only moving when heated.
FALSE
Atoms in all states of matter are moving
In solids, the atoms are very close together
and vibrate in place
In liquids, the atoms are close together and
slide past each other
In gases, the atoms are far apart and move
rapidly
 Molecules within a
phase all move as the
same speed.
FALSE
The mass of molecules determines
the speed they move
A gas with more massive molecules
will move more slowly than a gas with
lighter molecules- even though both
are gases
 Atoms or molecules of a
liquid are not moving when
the liquid itself is still
FALSE
Atoms in a liquid move all the
time, just like in solids
In liquids, the molecules have
even more freedom to move and
move more quickly than in solids
Particles of a gas are closely
spaced with almost no
space between them
FALSE
Molecules in a gas have the
greatest degree of motion and tend
to spread out
If the gas is put into a compressed
container, then the particles of gas
could be closely spaced
Plasma is like a goop
(i.e. blood plasma)
FALSE
Plasma is a super-heated,
ionized gas
 In order for the
states of matter to
change from one
state to another,
energy must be
ADDED or
REMOVED from
the system
Enthalpy: The
system's internal
temperature plus
the product of its
pressure and
volume
Draw MODELS for each state of matter