How do particles in solids, liquids and gases behave?

In this lesson, we will learn about particles! We are going to learn how the particles in each state of matter behave and how this leads to the properties of solids, liquids and gases. For this lesson,

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How do particles in solids, liquids and gases behave?

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Q1.Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Diagram A

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Q2.Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Diagram B

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Q3.Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Diagram C

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Q4.Which state of matter takes the shape of the bottom of a container?

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Q5.Which state of matter can be compressed?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

How do particles in solids, liquids and gases behave?

Don't worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Diagram A

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Q2.Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Diagram B

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Q3.Does the diagram above represent the particles in a solid, liquid or gas?
Diagram C

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Q4.Which state of matter takes the shape of the bottom of a container?

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Q5.Which state of matter can be compressed?

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Lesson summary: How do particles in solids, liquids and gases behave?

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