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