State of matter

Question	Answer
Atoms in solids	Strong forces of attraction Close together Fixed positions Don't move- vibrate
Atoms in liquids	Weak forces of attraction Don't have definite shape Constantly moving Stick closely together
Atoms in gases	Very weak forces of attraction Free to move Far apart Random motion
Solid to liquid	Melting
Liquid to gas	Evaporating
Gas to solid (solid to gas)	Sublimation
Gas to liquid	Condensing
Potassium manganate in water?	Diffusion: the potassium manganate spreads out slowly and is diffused throughout the water
What is diffusion?	The gradual movement of particles from places where there are lots of them to places where there are few

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	Created by Catherine Boland over 11 years ago