Particle Model of Matter

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:alternativeName Kinetic Theory of Matter
gptkbp:appliesTo gases
liquids
solids
gptkbp:assumes particles are in constant motion
particles attract each other
particles have spaces between them
particles move faster at higher temperatures
gptkbp:describes structure of matter
gptkbp:explains Brownian motion
diffusion
evaporation
boiling
sublimation
condensation
freezing
melting
pressure in gases
thermal expansion
changes of state
compressibility of gases
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Particle Model of Matter
gptkbp:originatedIn 19th century
gptkbp:relatedTo atomic theory
molecular theory
gptkbp:state matter is made of small particles
gptkbp:usedIn chemistry
physics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Particle_Theory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7