States of matter terms and definitions

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Describe a solid (3)
Particles are packed together in regualar manner
Strong forces of attration between particles
Particles vibrate in a fixed position
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Describe a liquid (2/3)
Particles touching but can move freely
Intermediate forcesof attraction between particles
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Describe a gas (3)
The particles are very far apart
Very weak forces of attraction between particles
The particles move in a rapid random motion
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Define diffusion
Diffusion is the spreading out of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration.
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Define gas pressure (2)
Gas pressure in the force per unit area caused by particles colliding with the container walls.
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Factors that determind the rate of diffusion (4)
state of substance (o.s)
size o.s
density o.s
temperature o.s
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Describe a liquid (2/3)

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Intermediate forcesof attraction between particles

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Describe a gas (3)

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Define diffusion

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Define gas pressure (2)

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