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Science Class
Dina R. Rivera
Subject Teacher
The Particle Theory of Matter
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY
Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases
based on the particle nature of matter.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

1. Describe the particle nature of matter

2.Explain the differences in the properties of solid,
liquids and gases.
Matter
-is anything that occupies space and has
mass. Which is matter? Which is not?
The three main States of Matter
The three main States of Matter
The Particle Theory of Matter
1

ATOMS AND/ OR MOLECULES

 The Particulate Theory of Matter

• All matters are made of atoms or

molecules
• An atom is the smallest unit of matter. It’s composed of different particles
called electrons, protons, and neutrons.
• A molecule is made up of atoms bonded together.
arrangement of the particles of solid, liquid
and gas
2

MOTION OF PARTICLES
The Particulate Theory of Matter

2. Atoms and molecules are in

constant random motion.
3

SPACES BETWEEN PARTICLES

 The Particulate Theory of Matter

3. There are empty spaces between

atoms and molecules,
4

BOND BETWEEN PARTICLES

The Particulate Theory of Matter

4. Atoms and molecules are held

together by attractive forces.
Time to check your understanding
Brain Gauge:
 Properties Solid Liquid Gas

Arrangement of Particles

Spaces between the

particles

Attractive forces between

partiecles

Particle Motion
 Properties Solid Liquid Gas

Disorderly
Orderly arranged Disorderly
Arrangement of Partcles Less closely packed
Closely packed Very far apart
than in solids

Attractive forcess
Very strong Strong Very weak
between partiecles

have more spaces in

Spaces in between A lot more spaces spaces
Very little between particles
particles between the particles
compared to solid

Vibrate and rotate in a

Particle Motion Slide over each other Move about at great speeds
fixed position
Assignment
Read the following:
1. Properties of the States of Matter
a. Shape
b. Volume
c. Compressibility

2. Changes in the states of matter

 The Particle Nature of Matter
and the properties of Solid, Liquid and Gas.
 Properties Solid Liquid Gas

Arrangement of
Partcles

Spaces in betweem the

particles

Attractive forcess
between partiecles

Particle Motion
 Properties Solid Liquid Gas

Disorderly
Orderly arranged Disorderly
Arrangement of Partcles Less closely packed
Closely packed Very far apart
than in solids

Attractive forcess
Very strong Strong Very weak
between partiecles

have more spaces in

Spaces in between A lot more spaces spaces
Very little between particles
particles between the particles
compared to solid

Vibrate and rotate in a

Particle Motion Slide over each other Move about at great speeds
fixed position
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
The Particle Nature of matter on properties.
Check your understanding
 Properties Solid Liquid Gas

Shape

Volume

Compressibility
 Properties Solid Liquid Gas

Shape Definite Shape Indefinite shape Indefinite shape

Volume Definite volume Definite volume Indefinite volume

Not easily Not easily

Compressibility Easily Compressible
compressible compressible
Brain Gauge