Chap 1 - Particles, arrangement, melting points, diffusion Flashcards
define an Atom
The smallest particle that cannot be further broken down.
define a molecule
particles made of 2 or more atoms covalently bonded together (can be same or diff. type of atoms)
define a compound
2 or more diff. types of atoms chemically bonded together
define an element
same type of atoms
define an ion
a charged particle
Describe the arrangement of particles in a solid
Particles vibrate in fixed positions in a regular structure (lattice)- held together by strong intermolecular forces of attraction
Describe the arrangement of particles in a liquid
Particles move around and slide past each other and collide often.- They are close together but not in a lattice. The intermolecular forces that hold them are weaker than that of a solid.
Describe the arrangement of particles in a gas
Particles move freely and randomly in all directions, collide less often than liquids- and has intermolecular forces weaker than that of a liquid holding them together.
Is the state rigid
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
a) yes
b) no
c) no
Is the state able to be compressed
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
a) no
b) no
c) yes
Does the state have a fixed shape
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
a) yes
b) no
c) no
Does the state have a fixed volume
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
a) yes
b) yes
c) no
Can the state flow
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
a) no
b) yes
c) yes
define aqueous
dissolved in solution
define molten
melted
what are the symbols for the states in a word equation
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) aqueous
a) (s)
b) (l)
c) (g)
d) (aq)
Explain what happens to the temperature during melting
During melting, the temperature stays the same because the energy is used to WEAKEN the intermolecular forces and change substance from a solid to a liquid
Explain what happens to the temperature during boiling
During boiling, the temperature stays the same because the energy is used to the BREAK DOWN the intermolecular forces and change the substance form a liquid to a gas
what is happening when a solid to a liquid to a gas
melting, evaporation/ boiling
what is happening when a gas to a liquid to a solid
condensation, freezing