Day 1: Particle Theory 5.

1 Name ________________________

1) The particle theory of matter explains many properties of materials, using a few key ideas. What
does it say about:
a) Space:

b) Temperature:

c) Attraction:

d) Motion:

e) Pure substances:

2) States of matter: The same substance can be found as a solid, liquid or gas.
a) What is the difference between a solid, liquid and a gas?

b) Draw diagrams to show how the particle model explains the difference in the three states.

c) How can you model this?

3) The particle model is simulated by https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics

a) Look at each substance. What are their boiling points and why are they different?

b) Look at the solids. Why are they crystalline?

c) How and why is the density of solid water unusual?

4) The particle model and mixtures:
a) Water and Water: What will happen when they are mixed? Explain.

b) Water and Oil: What will happen when they are mixed? Explain.

c) Water and Sand: What will happen when they are mixed? Explain.

5) You can tell that a heterogeneous mixture is not a pure substance because you can see the different
parts. Solutions are homogenous mixtures where the different parts are not visible. How can they be
distinguished from pure substances?
a) How can you tell if there is salt mixed in with ice?

b) Is Ivory Soap a pure substance? What will happen if it is heated in a microwave oven? Explain.

c) How can you tell that Oobleck is not a pure substance?

Textbook Consolidation: Read pages 175-178 and answer questions 8, 9, 10