Kinetic Molecular Theory

KINETIC MOLECULAR
THEORY OF LIQUIDS AND

SOLIDS
Common Physical Properties of
Matter
• Volume and Shape
• Density
• Compressibility
• Thermal Expansion
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Distinguishing Properties of
Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Kinetic Molecular Theory of
Matter
• Matter is composed of tiny
particles (atoms, molecules,
or ions) that have definite
and characteristic sizes that
do not change.

Matter
• The particles are in constant
random motion and therefore
possess kinetic energy.
– Kinetic energy – energy that
matter possesses because of
particle motion.

Matter
• The particles interact with one another

through attractions and repulsions and
therefore possess potential energy.
– Potential energy – stored energy that
matter possesses as a result of its
position, condition, and/or composition.

Matter
• The kinetic energy (velocity) of
the particles increases as the
temperature is increased.
– Kinetic energy of particles in a
system depends on the
temperature (increases with
increase in temperature).
Solid
• The physical state characterized by a
dominance of potential energy
(cohesive forces) over kinetic energy
(disruptive forces).
• Particles in a solid are drawn close
together in a regular pattern by the
strong cohesive forces present.
• Each particle occupies a fixed
position, about which it vibrates
because of disruptive kinetic energy.
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Solid

Definite Volume and Definite
Shape
• The strong, cohesive
forces hold the particles
in essentially fixed
positions, resulting in
definite volume and
definite shape.
High Density
• The constituent particles of solids
are located as close together as
possible (touching each other).
Therefore, a given volume contains
large numbers of particles,
resulting in a high density.

In terms of Compressibility
• Because there is very little space
between particles, increased
pressure cannot push the particles
any closer together; therefore, it
has little effect on the solid’s
volume.

Liquid
• The physical state characterized by
potential energy (cohesive forces)
and kinetic energy (disruptive forces)
of about the same magnitude.
• Particles that are randomly packed
but relatively near one another.
• The molecules are in constant,
random motion; they slide freely
over one another but do not move
with enough energy to separate. *
Liquid

Definite Volume and Indefinite
Shape
• The attractive forces are strong
enough to restrict particles to
movement within a definite
volume. They are not strong
enough to prevent the particles
from moving over each other in a
random manner that is limited
only by the container walls.
High Density
• The particles in a liquid are not
widely separated; they are still
touching one another. Therefore,
there will be a large number of
particles in a given volume – a high
density.

In terms of Compressibility
• Because the particles in a liquid
are still touching each other, there
is very little empty space.
Therefore, an increase in pressure
cannot squeeze the particles much
closer together.

Gas
• The physical state characterized by
a complete dominance of kinetic
energy (disruptive forces) over
potential energy (cohesive forces).
• Attractive forces among particles
are very weak and are considered
to be zero.
• The particles move essentially
independently of one another in a
totally random manner.
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Gas

Indefinite Volume and Indefinite
Shape
• The attractive (cohesive) forces
between particles have been
overcome by high kinetic energy,
and the particles are free to travel
in all directions.
• Particles completely fill their
container and the shape of the
gas is that of the container.
Low Density
• The particles are widely
separated.
• There are relatively few
particles in a given volume,
which means little mass per
volume.

Large Compressibility
• A gas is mostly empty

space. When pressure
is applied, the particles
are easily pushed
closer together,
decreasing the amount
of empty space and the
volume of the gas.

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THEORY OF LIQUIDS AND

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