Phases of Matter Flashcards
1
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An explanation of how particles in matter behave
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Kinetic Theory
2
Q
Temperature at which a solid begins to liquefy
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Melting Point
3
Q
The amount of energy required to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase at its melting point
A
Heat of Fusion
4
Q
Temperature at which the pressure of the vapor in the liquid is equal to the external pressure acting on the surface of the liquid
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Boiling Point
5
Q
The amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point to become gas
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Heat of Vaporization
6
Q
The spreading of particles throughout a given volume until they are uniformly distributed
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Diffusion
7
Q
Matter consisting of positively and negatively charged particles
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Plasma
8
Q
An increase in size of a substance when the temperature is increased
A
Thermal Expansion
