Chemistry Chapter 2 [Kinetic Particle Theory] Flashcards
Define kinetic particle theory
The kinetic particle theory states that all matter is made up of particles and these particles are in constant random motion
state the three states of matter
- solid
- liquid
- gas
what detrmines the physical state of matter?
adding/removinf energy from the particles affects the forces experienced by them, which in turn determines their physical state.
Explain the arrangement of particles in a liquid
- particles spacing in L is larger then that in S -> attractive forces are less strong
- arrangement is disorderly
- particles can slide past one another freely
- liquid has no definite shape but definite volume
- take on the shape of the container
Explain the arrangement of particles in a solid
- closely packed in an orderly manner
- thus, they vibrate/rotate about in their fixed positions only + have very low KE
- experienced strong attractive forces
- thus, a lot of energy is needed to break up the regular arrangement
- definite shape and volume
Explain the arrangement of particles in a gas
- particle spacing is so large that the attractive forces between them are very weak
- particles are found very far apart + disorderly manner
- particles can move quickly and randomly in any direction
- no definite shape or volume
- take up the shape and volume of its container
describe the energy conversion when a substance is heated
substance is heated - thermal energy (TE) is transfered to the substance - some of the energy is converted to KE of particles - increased KE of particles - increase in temp of substance
describe the energy conversion when a substance is cooled
substance is cooled - TE is trasfarred from substance to surroudnings - KE in particles of substance decreased - drop in temp of substance
what are known as transitional temperature
freezing, melting and boiling ppoints
hwo does heating curve from S to L look like
rise (AB), stagnant (BC), rise (CD)
from S to L state the state of matter in AB, BC and CD
solid, solid + liquid, liquid
describe AB of S to L heating curve (first increase)
- TE is converted to KE of the particles
- Partcles vibrate and rotate about faster in their fixed postion
- temp rises towards melting point
describe BC of S to L curve (stagnant)
- TE is absorbed from surroundings (eg. if ice is placed in a beaker of warm water then warm water is the TE source) + temp of solid is at Melting Point (MP)
- partciles with increased energy will overcome the FOA in solid state
- orderly packing arrangement of particle is disrupted
- solid + liquid is present at MP and temp remains constant throughout melting process
describe CD of S to L curve (2nd increase)
- after all of the solid melted at point C, TE is again cinverted to KE of particles
- partciels can move freely throughout the liquid
2 important points in the heating curve from S to L
B - melting point
C - All solid has melted into liquid