Solids, Liquids and Gases
In a solid the particles are ___________ packed
together, and so they have a high ___________.
Due to this, solids cannot be _______________. As
there are strong forces of attraction between
the particles, they cannot ________ and are
only able to __________ on the spot. This is why
solids cannot _________ and have a fixed
_________.
Just like in a solid, the particles in a liquid are
tightly ___________ together, and therefore have
a high ___________ and cannot be ___________.
The forces of attraction between the particles
are _________ than in a solid, therefore the
particles can slide over one another, allowing
them to flow.
In a gas, the particles spread out, and therefore
have a low ___________ and can be ___________.
The __________ between molecules are low and
so the particles are free to _______ and move
throughout the whole container.
Keywords:
density
packed
vibrate
forces
shape
tightly
move
compressed
low
flow
weaker