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    This document discusses the particle theory of matter and how it can be used to explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. The particle theory states that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are constantly moving. In solids, the particles are packed closely together in fixed positions and vibrate in place. In liquids, the particles move and change positions but are closer together than gases. Gases have particles that are far apart, move quickly in random directions, and fill all available space. The particle theory can explain the behaviors and properties of different states of matter.

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    This document discusses the particle theory of matter and how it can be used to explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. The particle theory states that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are constantly moving. In solids, the particles are packed closely together in fixed positions and vibrate in place. In liquids, the particles move and change positions but are closer together than gases. Gases have particles that are far apart, move quickly in random directions, and fill all available space. The particle theory can explain the behaviors and properties of different states of matter.

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    This document discusses the particle theory of matter and how it can be used to explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. The particle theory states that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are constantly moving. In solids, the particles are packed closely together in fixed positions and vibrate in place. In liquids, the particles move and change positions but are closer together than gases. Gases have particles that are far apart, move quickly in random directions, and fill all available space. The particle theory can explain the behaviors and properties of different states of matter.

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    PARTICLE THEORY of

    MATTER
    ACTIVITY 4
    OBJECTIVES
    •To understand the particle
    theory of matter.

    •To illustrate the particle models


    of the 3 states of matter.
    WHAT IS MATTER?
    Anything that has mass and occupies space
    (volume)

     Everything is made of matter.

    "If everything is made of


    matter, how do we know
    matter exists?" 
    PARTICLE THEORY of MATTER

    A THEORY is a A MODEL is used


    series of statements as a guide for the
    which are developed imagination
    to explain several when using a
    related observations theory.
    PARTICLE THEORY of MATTER
    PARTICLE THEORY of MATTER

    This is a theory that can explain the


    different properties of
    solids, liquids and gases.
    PARTICLE
    THEORY
    of
    MATTER
    PARTICLE THEORY OF MATTER
    • Matter is made up of tiny particles.
    • Particles of matter are moving all
    the time.
    • These particles have spaces
    between them.
    • The particles of matter attract each
    other.
    STATES of MATTER
    PARTICLE MODEL OF MATTER
    PARTICLE MODEL OF MATTER
    Particle Theory in Solids
    • Solids have definite shapes and
    volume because the particles are
    packed closely together in fixed
    positions.
    • They vibrate a little but in these fixed
    positions.
    • The particles cannot move around.
    • The particles of solids are held together by
    strong forces.
    Particle Theory in Solids
    One common characteristic of both
    solids and liquids is that the
    particles are in contact with their
    neighbors, that is, with other
    particles.
    Thus they are incompressible and
    this commonality between solids
    and liquids distinguishes them from
    gases.
    Particle Theory in Liquids
    • The particles are closer to one
    another, nudging one another as
    they move.
    • The attraction between particles is
    stronger than those in gases.
    • The particles move and change positions
    that’s why they flow
    Particle Theory in Liquids
    • Liquids can flow out of a container and
    can be poured into another while
    maintaining their volume.
    • This happens because there are
    attractions among the particles of
    liquid which hold them together
    although not in fixed positions.
    • These attractions also make it possible
    for liquids to have a definite volume.
    Particle Theory in Gases
    • The particles are far from each other
    and move at random directions very
    quickly in straight-line paths.
    • They collide with one another and
    with the walls of the container.
    • They change direction only when
    they rebound from the collisions.
    Particle Theory in Gases
    • The distance between particles is
    large compared to the size of the
    particles.

    • This explains why a gas spreads.

    • Its particles fill all the available


    space in the container.
    Particle Theory in Gases
    • Gases take the shape of the container
    because the particles are able to move
    freely to all parts of the container.

    • This model also explains the


    compressibility of gases.
    • The distances between particles are
    large and so there is room for the
    particles to move closer to each other
    when compressed.
    Scientists find the particle model
    useful for two reasons.

    • First, it provides a reasonable explanation for


    the behavior of matter.

    • Second, it presents a very important idea—the


    particles of matter are always moving.

    Matter that seems perfectly motionless is not


    motionless at all.
    The air you breathe, your books,
    your desk, and even your body all
    consist of particles that are in
    constant motion.

    Thus, the particle model can be


    used to explain the properties of
    solids, liquids, and gases.

    It can also be used to explain


    what happens in changes of state
    CHANGES IN MATTER
    Solid to Liquid = Melting

    Liquid to Solid = Freezing/Solidification


    Liquid to Gas= Evaporation

    Gas to Liquid= Condensation

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