phases of matter Flashcards
1
Q
kinetic therory
A
explanation of how particles in matter behave
2
Q
melting point
A
point of which a solid starts to liquidate
3
Q
heat of fusion
A
amount of energy required to change from solid to liquid
4
Q
boiling point
A
point where pressure of vapor is equal to external pressure
5
Q
heat of vaporization
A
energy required for boiling liquid to become a gas
6
Q
diffusion
A
spreading of particles
7
Q
plasma
A
matter consisiting of positivly and negatively charged particles
8
Q
thermal expansion
A
increase of size from increase of heat
