Phases of Matter Flashcards
1
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Kinetic Theory
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An explanation of how particles in matter behave
2
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Melting Point
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the temperature at which a solid will start melting
3
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Heat of Fusion
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Amount of energy it takes to change a solid to a liquid at its melting point
4
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Boiling Point
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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
5
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Heat of Vaporization
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Amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point to become a gas
6
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Diffusion
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The spreading of particles throughout a given volume until they are uniformly distributed
7
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Plasma
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Matter consisting of positively and negatively charged particles
8
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Thermal Expansion
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Is an increase in size of a substance when the temperature is increased
