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