phases of matter Flashcards
1
Q
an explanation of how particles in matter behave
A
kinetic theory
2
Q
when a solid becomes a liquid
A
melting point
3
Q
from a solid to a liquid as its at the melting point
A
heat of fusion
4
Q
when something hits a temperature to boil
A
boiling point
5
Q
the amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point
A
heat of vaporization
6
Q
is the spreading of particles throughout a given volume
A
diffusion
7
Q
is a matter consisting of positively and negatively charged particles
A
plasma
8
Q
is an increase in the size of a sunstance
A
thermal expansion
