Mada za sehemu hiiMatterMada 4
- The concept of matter
- States of matter
- The characteristics of the different state of matter
- Physical and chemical changes of matter
Characteristics of the different states of matter
- Particles are arranged closely.
- There is very little space between particles.
- The particles have a fixed shape and volume.
- Particles are packed closely but not as tightly as in solids.
- There is more space between particles.
- They are in a regular pattern.
- Particles are arranged far away from each other.
- There is a lot of space between particles.
- They have no fixed shape.
| Property | Solid | Liquid | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Have a defined shape | Take the shape of the container | Have no defined shape |
| Volume | Have a fixed volume | Have a fixed volume | Take the volume of the container |
| Flow | They cannot flow | They can flow | They can flow easily |
| Ability to be compressed | Cannot be compressed | Cannot be easily compressed | Can be easily compressed into a small volume |
| Space between particles | Is very little | There is more space | There is a lot of space |
- Drying of materials
- Distillation of liquids
- Air conditioning and refrigeration
- Rain formation
Purification of metals: In mining industries, metals are purified from their ores. Melting is used to separate the metals from impurities.
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