Physics - Using Particles to Explain Matter

Anything that takes up
space and mass is called?

What is all matter made up from?

Name three of the following:

solids
liquids
gases

Does the sentence below describe
particles in solids, liquids or gases?

The particles vibrate
in their fixed positions

Does the sentence below describe
particles in solids, liquids or gases?

The particles move randomly from
their positions, but are always in
contact with other particles.

Does the sentence below describe
particles in solids, liquids or gases?

The particles move about randomly
and very fast, widely separated from
but colliding with other particles.

What affects how fast particles move?

What is the name of the
very strong forces that
holds particles in their position.

What is the most common state
of matter in the Universe

A measure of how much matter there
is in a particular volume is called?

What is the strongest, hardest
material in the world?

What are solids that can be
hammered into shape
without being broken called?

Solids such as plastics will snap if hit,
what is that called?

The layers of particles in metals
are able to slide past each other,
so they can be pulled into extremely
thin wires. What is this called

What is 'Strength'?

What is 'Hardness'?

What does 'Soluble' mean?

Metals will readily ___________
heat and electricity.

Name two 'non-metal' solids.

what is a mixture of metals called

Name three alloys