ADGE2 Worksheet 1
ADGE2 Worksheet 1
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2 Semester, 2021-22
Worksheet No. 1
Critical Reading
So why don’t all the particles move apart? Particles of matter of the same
substance, such as the same element, are attracted to one another. This force of
attraction tends to pull the particles closer together. The particles need a lot of kinetic
energy to overcome the force of attraction and move apart. It’s like a tug of war
between opposing forces. The kinetic energy of individual particles is on one side, and
the force of attraction between different particles is on the other side. The outcome of
the “war” depends on the state of matter.
● In solids, particles don’t have enough kinetic energy to overcome the force of
attraction between them. The particles are packed closely together and cannot
move around. All they can do is wiggle, or vibrate, in place. This explains why
solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape.
● In liquids, particles have enough kinetic energy to partly overcome the force of
attraction between them. They can slide past one another but not pull apart. This
explains why liquids can change shape but have a fixed volume.
● In gases, particles have a lot of kinetic energy. They can completely overcome
the force of attraction between them and move apart. This explains why gases
have neither a fixed volume nor a fixed shape.
Questions
1. Create a table comparing and contrasting solids, liquids, and gases. (6 pts)
gas liquid solid
assumes the shape and assumes the shape of the retains a fixed volume
volume of its container part of the container and shape
particles can move past which it occupies rigid - particles locked
one another particles can move/slide into place
past one another
compressible not easily compressible not easily compressible
lots of free space little free space between little free space between
between particles particles particles
flows easily flows easily does not flow easily
particles can move past particles can move/slide rigid - particles cannot
one another past one another move/slide past one
another
According to the kinetic theory of matter, all matter is made up of tiny particles in
random motion with space between them. This suggests that matter is made up
of distinct, moving particles in whatever phase it is in. The kinetic theory of
matter, which defines changes in the physical state of matter, connects heat and
temperature. A notion known as the latent heat of a substance connects heat and
temperature. This is the amount of energy needed to change a substance's
condition without changing its temperature.