through this lesson we've expolored how scientists use models to explain phenomena that cannot be easily observed directly. consider a model you learned about and describe how it helped you understand a specific phenomenom how did this model assist you in explaining the characteristics of different states of matter and what insights did it provide about particle behavior and arrangement
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One useful model is the Particle Model of Matter. It shows matter as made up of tiny particles that are too small to see.How it helped me understand:It explained why solids have a fixed shape — particles are tightly packed and only vibrate in place.It showed why liquids can flow — particles are close but can slide past each other.It clarified why gases spread out — particles are far apart and move freely in all directions.Insights about particle behavior and arrangement:Solids: Strong attraction, fixed positions, little movement.Liquids: Weaker attraction, particles move more, no fixed shape.Gases: Very weak attraction, particles move quickly and spread apart.This model made it easier to visualize the invisible and explain why matter changes shape, volume, or state when heated or cooled.
