P6 States Of Matter Flashcards
What happens when you increased over internal energy of a substance?
Heating the substance will increase the particles kinetic energy therefore the overall internal energy
What is the internal energy of a substance known as
The potential energy
On a graph when it does not go up or down whats happening
Molecules are broken down
Step 1
Use a balance to measure its mass then Fill a eureka can (a can with a spout in its side) with water.
Step 2
Place your measuring cylinder under the sprout then place your object in the water
Step 3
The water that is pushed out will equal the volume of the object
Solid structure?
REGULAR PATTERN FIXED POSITION VIBRATE ON SPOT KEEP THEIR SHAPE
Liquid structure
RANDOM ARRANGEMENT CLOSE TOGETHER MOVE AROUND TAKE SHAPE OF CONTAINER
Gas structure
RANDOM ARRANGEMENT FAR APART MOVE IN ALL DIRECTIONS FILL A VOLUME
Melting point
Temperature which a substance turns solid to liquid
Boiling point
Temperature which a substance turns liquid to gas.