Kinetic Molecular Theory Flashcards
What is kinetic theory of matter
Why matter exists in different states and how matter can change to the next
What does the kinetic theory of matter say?
All matter is composed of particles which have certain amount of energy which allows them to move at different speeds depending on the temperature.
There are spaces between the particles and attractive forces between particles when they come close together.
Solids
Have little energy
Vibrate in fixed positions
Atoms held closely together in pattern called a lattice
Liquid
Energy of atoms increase(more than solids). Particles move further away than that of solids
Gas
Gas particles have lots of energy. Are far away from each other. Attractive force between particles are weak.
Kinetic moleclar theory based on 6 points
- matter consists of small particles
- particles in constant state of motion
- spaces between particles
- are forces of attraction/ repulsion between particles
- greater the temp more particles move
- particles of different substances have different sizes and masses.
Brownian motion
A phenonmenon by which collodial particles are in constant random motion
Diffusion
Physical process where a substance moves form an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Rate of diffusion depends on two factors
Mass of particles
(Lower the relative molecular mass of gas, the faster the gas will diffuse. )
Temperature of substance
(The higher the temperature of the gas, the faster the gas will diffuse)
Chemical change
Break bonds and make new sustance. irreversible
Physical changes
A change of substance through physical process. Reversible
Freezing
Proces where substance changes form liquid to solid
Melting
Process where substance changes from solid to liquid
Condensation
Process where substance changes from gas to liquid
Boiling
Process where substance changes form liquid to gas (takes place anywhere in the the liquid and requires a certain temperature at a certain pressure, and a continous heating source.