Final touches to Kinetic Particle Theory
Kinetic Particle Theory is a model, the best representative symbol of what really happens in those teeny weeny things.
A scientific model is
- a representation, prototype or replica of the object/phenomenon that could well explain its physical properties
- phenomenon include physical phenomenon like diffusion, dissolving, boiling, condensation, evaporation, melting, sublimation etc
- physical properties include volume, density and conductivity etc
Assumption are valid statements to set the parameters for the model to work. Without the assumptions, the principles of the model become invalid or irrelevant.
Limitations are features of the model not aligned with the actual properties and go against the principles of the phenomenon.
Assumptions of the Kinetic Particle Theory:
- Particles are in constant and random motion.
- Particle possess kinetic energy.
- Forces of attraction exist between particles.
- Heavier particles travel slower than lighter particles.
- Particles do not stick to each other.
- Particles do not stick with the walls of the container and bounces back after collision with the walls of container.
- Particles travel in a straight line.
- Particles are small and discrete.
Limitations of the Kinetic Particle Theory:
- Forces of attraction between particles are not seen in the model.
- Size of the particles of an element may not be uniform,
- Distance between particles in model may not be accurate.
- Size of the particles in model may not be scaled accurately to the actual particles' size.
THE END
Kinetic Particle Theory is a model, the best representative symbol of what really happens in those teeny weeny things.
A scientific model is
- a representation, prototype or replica of the object/phenomenon that could well explain its physical properties
- phenomenon include physical phenomenon like diffusion, dissolving, boiling, condensation, evaporation, melting, sublimation etc
- physical properties include volume, density and conductivity etc
Assumption are valid statements to set the parameters for the model to work. Without the assumptions, the principles of the model become invalid or irrelevant.
Limitations are features of the model not aligned with the actual properties and go against the principles of the phenomenon.
Assumptions of the Kinetic Particle Theory:
- Particles are in constant and random motion.
- Particle possess kinetic energy.
- Forces of attraction exist between particles.
- Heavier particles travel slower than lighter particles.
- Particles do not stick to each other.
- Particles do not stick with the walls of the container and bounces back after collision with the walls of container.
- Particles travel in a straight line.
- Particles are small and discrete.
Limitations of the Kinetic Particle Theory:
- Forces of attraction between particles are not seen in the model.
- Size of the particles of an element may not be uniform,
- Distance between particles in model may not be accurate.
- Size of the particles in model may not be scaled accurately to the actual particles' size.
THE END
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