Matter Really does Matter
By: Grayson Pollok
Different Types of Matter
There are three types of matter. Solid, liquid, and gas. Each is very unique. Particles in each form of matter behave differently. I will show you how. But first lets talk about particles.
Particle Model of Matter
Particle model of matter is based on a few key principles:
- Every substance is made up of microscopic particles
- Particles always move/vibrate
- Particles have spaces between other particles
- The motion of the particles increase when the temperature increases and slows when they decrease
This picture show what particles look like. It also shows that particles are always moving/vibrating, and that particles have spaces between them.
This picture shows the motion of particle increase and decrease due to the whether. Lets take water for example. Water has three forms. A liquid, ice which is a solid, and steam which is gases. The about of motion increases when it gets hotter. Like in steam, and the motion decreases when it cools like in ice.
Particles in Solids
How particles behave in solids:
- Particles are connected
- Particles vibrate in places
- Very little space between particles
- Least kinetic energy
Particles are connected and vibrate in place. There is also very little space between particles.
Least kinetic energy
Example of a solid.
Particles in Liquids
How particles behave in liquids:
- Particles are able to move around and are not connected
- Little space between particles
- More kinetic energy than solids
Particles are able to move around and are not connected. There is little space between particles.
Kinetic energy in liquids.
Example of a liquid.
Particles in Gases
How particles behave in gases:
- Particles are able to move around
- Most space between particles
- Most kenetic energy
Particles are able to move around and this type of matter ha the most space between particles.
This type of matter has the most abount of kenetic energy.
Example of gases.