6.3 Changes of state Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by melting point
A
The temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid
2
Q
What is meant by boiling point
A
The temperature at which a liquid turns to a gas
3
Q
What is meant by freezing point
A
The temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid
4
Q
What is the melting point and boiling point affected by
A
impurities in substance
5
Q
What is latent heat
A
Energy transferred to a substance when it changes it state
6
Q
Where does evaporation occur from a liquid
A
from the surface of a liquid when its temperature is below its boiling point
7
Q
Describe and explain one precaution you took when reading the thermometer
A
Read at eye level to make sure your readings arent too low or two high
