phase changes Flashcards
1
Q
*Is a change from one state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) to another.
A
phase change
2
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Types of Phase Changes
A
melting
freezing
vaporization
evaporation
condensation
sublimation
3
Q
- Phase change from a solid to a liquid
A
melting
4
Q
Phase Change from a liquid to a solid
A
freezing
5
Q
- Phase change from a liquid to gas. It occurs at the boiling point of matter.
A
vaporization
6
Q
- Phase change from a liquid to a gas on the surface of a liquid (occurs at all temperatures).
A
evaporation
7
Q
- Phase change from a gas to a liquid.
A
condensation
8
Q
Phase change from a solid to a gas.
A
sublimation
9
Q
Boiling Point/evaporation/condensation of water
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100 C, 212 F or 373 K
10
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Freezing point/melting point of water
A
0 C, 32 For 273 K
