Physics HL
Physics HL
5
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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme D - Fields
Theme D - Fields
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
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Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Physics HL
Physics HL

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Phases Of Matter: Understanding Solid, Liquid, And Gas

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Matter - more than just stuff! ✨

We're diving into the heart of everything around us! From your pencil to the steam from your hot cup of cocoa, it's all about the three main phases of matter. Here's the breakdown

Solids 🧊

  • What is it? A state where everything is all cozy and close together.
  • Key features
    • 🚫 No changing shape.
    • ✔️ Fixed volume.
    • Particles stay in their lane, vibing (vibrating) in their own spots.
  • Real-world example: Think of a LEGO brick. You can't easily change its shape, and its particles are tightly packed together.
  • Cool fact: The way particles are arranged can decide whether it’s something sparkly like a crystal or something bendy like plastic!
  • Density comparison: Generally denser than gases.

Liquids 💧

  • What is it? A more relaxed version of solids. They can groove around a bit more.
  • Key features
    • 🚫 No fixed shape (takes the shape of its container).
    • ✔️ Fixed volume.
    • Particles can mingle and switch places.
  • Real-world example: Imagine melted chocolate. It takes the shape of whatever container you pour it into. Yum!
  • Density details: Similar in density to solids. They're kinda like close cousins.

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Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Physics HL
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Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Phases Of Matter: Understanding Solid, Liquid, And Gas

Word Count Emoji
604 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Matter - more than just stuff! ✨

We're diving into the heart of everything around us! From your pencil to the steam from your hot cup of cocoa, it's all about the three main phases of matter. Here's the breakdown

Solids 🧊

  • What is it? A state where everything is all cozy and close together.
  • Key features
    • 🚫 No changing shape.
    • ✔️ Fixed volume.
    • Particles stay in their lane, vibing (vibrating) in their own spots.
  • Real-world example: Think of a LEGO brick. You can't easily change its shape, and its particles are tightly packed together.
  • Cool fact: The way particles are arranged can decide whether it’s something sparkly like a crystal or something bendy like plastic!
  • Density comparison: Generally denser than gases.

Liquids 💧

  • What is it? A more relaxed version of solids. They can groove around a bit more.
  • Key features
    • 🚫 No fixed shape (takes the shape of its container).
    • ✔️ Fixed volume.
    • Particles can mingle and switch places.
  • Real-world example: Imagine melted chocolate. It takes the shape of whatever container you pour it into. Yum!
  • Density details: Similar in density to solids. They're kinda like close cousins.

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