Explaining Using the Particle Theory of Matter

The 5 main tenets of Particle Theory can be remembered with this handy mnemonic:

P: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

S: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

M: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Answer the following questions with words and a diagram using the Particle Theory of
Matter. Each question below shows a “BEFORE” and “AFTER” situation in everyday life. In
your explanation you must:

1. Complete the diagrams to show changes in the arrangement of particles.

2. Use Particle Theory to write a short paragraph explaining the changes. You should
refer to changes in the speed of the particle, the space and the forces between them.

A. As you suck on a candy without chewing it, its size gradually decreases and you taste the
sweetness all through your mouth. Why?

B. You get your T-shirt wet. As the T-shirt dries, it feels cooler. Why?

Physical Properties of Matter: Define and explain the terms using your text or other resource(s)
Matter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Q.1: Which has the most mass, 1 kg of lead or 1 kg of feathers? Why? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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mass in kilograms x 9.8 m/s2 = weight in Newtons
Q.2: Which weighs more, 1 kg of lead or 1 kg of feathers? Explain your reasoning.
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Q.3: Which weighs more, 1 kg of lead on the moon or 1 kg of feathers on Earth? Explain your
reasoning.
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Volume: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Density: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Q.4: Which is more dense, 1 kg of lead or 1 kg of feathers? Explain your reasoning.

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Viscosity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Q.5: Besides temperature, what factors affect a substance’s viscosity? Explain how they work.
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