Page 1: Density and States of Matter
This page introduces the concept of density and explores the properties of different states of matter in GCSE Physics.
Definition: Density is the amount of mass in a given volume, measured in kg/m³ or g/cm³.
The page outlines the properties of solids, liquids, and gases:
Solids:
• High density
• Fixed volume and shape
• Incompressible
• Particles touch each other and are held in a regular structure
Liquids:
• High density
• Fixed volume but can flow
• Incompressible
• Particles touch each other but can slide past one another
Gases:
• Low density
• Can flow and are compressible
• Expand to fill their container
• Particles are far apart and move rapidly in random motion
Highlight: Understanding the properties of different states of matter is crucial for answering GCSE Physics density questions and answers.
Example: The formula for calculating density is Density = Mass / Volume, which is essential knowledge for solving density GCSE Physics problems.