changes of state and particle model Flashcards
what is the defonition of density
. the mass per unit volume of a material
.p=m/v
.density=kg/m3
.mass=kg
.volume= m3
state the different states of matter in order least to most, of density of atoms.
.least dense- gas
.liquid
.most dense- solid
describe the particle arrangement of a solid
.tightly packed in a regular arrangement
.particles can only vibrate on the spot
describe the particle arrangment of a liquid
close together, but with an irregular arrangement. they can flow over eachother
describe the particles arrangment for a gas
seperated, with no regular arrangement. particles can move freely
what is always conserved when a substance undergoes a change of state
mass
how does a change of state differ from a chemical change
in a change of state, the material can return to having its previous properties if the change is reversed.
what is sublimation
when a substance changes into a gas without passing through a liquid state
what is evaporation
when a liquid changes into a gas state
what is the opposite of evaporation
condensation, which is when a gas changes into a liquid state.
when water boils in an open pan , why does the mass of the pan of water appear to decrease
some of the water, will evaporate and turn into water vapour.
this will leave the pan meaning the mass of the pan will decrease.
the mass of the whole system however remains constant
explain the processes involved when a bathroom mirror mists up
. hot water evaporates to form water vapour
.this water vapour lands on the cooler mirror
.the vapour condenses and returns to liquid state on the mirrors state