Kinetic theory Flashcards
What are the three states of matter?
Gas, liquid and solid.
What is the process of liquid to gas called? What is the process of gas to liquid called?
Evaporation and condensation
What is the process of solid to gas called? What is the process of gas to liquid called?
Sublimation and reverse-sublimation
What is the process of solid to liquid called? What is the process of liquid to solid called?
Melting and freezing
What is the structure of a solid?
Organised, compact and repetitive.
What is the structure of a liquid?
Less regular, atoms still touching
What is the structure of a gas?
Very irregular, atoms are not touching
Which state has the most kinetic energy?
Gas
What is Diffusion due to?
Brownian motion
What is Brownian motion?
It is the random movement of particles suspended in a medium(a liquid or a gas)
What is an endothermic reaction?
It is a reaction which absorbs heat from its surroundings
What is an exothermic reaction?
It is a reaction that releases heat.
What does mEXObENDO mean?
Breaking bonds requires heat
Making bonds releases heat
