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C.4.C SW compare solids, liquids, and gases in terms of compressibility, structure, shape,
and volume

Unit 2.3 States of Matter Worksheet

1. Compare & Contrast solids and liquids.
2. Compare & Contrast liquids and gases.
3. Draw a diagram to represent 8 particles in each state of matter

SOLI

LIQUI

GAS

PLASM

4. A common trick for removing a stubborn jar lid is to run the metal lid
under hot water.
a. What does the Kinetic Molecular Theory tell us about the effect of
temperature on the motion of particles?
b. Describe what happens to the particles in the metal lid when it is
run under hot water. Why does this trick allow the led to be
removed more easily?
c. What is the process you described in 4b called?
5. Describe the movement of particles at the melting point of a
substance.

6. Describe the movement of particles at the boiling point of a substance.

7. Describe an amorphous solid and give two examples.

8. Describe a fluid.

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9. Describe two opposing forces that are acting on an object floating in

water.

10.

Explain how a heavy boat floats.

11.
Use Pascals principle to explain why squeezing a plastic mustard
bottle forces mustard out the top.

12.
Use Bernoullis Principle to explain why the shower curtain caves
in when you turn on the water.

13.

How does temperature affect viscosity?