physical properties and changes of matter Flashcards
density
the ratio of mass to volume
depends on the unique structure of the substance.
can be used to identify a substance
physical properties of matter
mass, volume, and density
those that can change the state without changing the identity of the substance
mass
the specific number of molecules
volume
the amount of space taken up by the number of molecules.
gram
metric unit of mass
states of matter
solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
above absolute zero, molecules are
in constant motion
kinetic molecular theory
the molecules that make up all matter are in constant motion.
basically, molecular motion changes as heat is added or removed.
phase change depends on two conditions
temperature and pressure
the triple point
solid, liquid, and gas coexist
critical point
liquid and gas coexist
sublimation
transition of a substance from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state.
ex: dry ice going from solid to a gas at room temperature.
deposition
a gas directly converts to a solid
ex: water vapor in cold temperatures turning into ice crystals
how to find density
mass/volume