2.1 Basic Concept of Matter

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2.

1 Basic concept of matter


Matter:
- something that has mass and occupies space.
- Consist of particles that tiny and discrete.
- State: solid, liquid, gas Release heat
Absorb heat
Changes in the state of matter:

Solid Liquid Gas


Structure / Draw

Particles Closely packed in Closely packed but Far apart.


arrangement orderly manners not in orderly
manners
Kinetic energy Low Higher than solid Very high
- Vibrate - Vibrate and - Move freely
move freely
Attraction force Strong Strong but less than Weak
between particles solid

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