Solubility Curves and Solutions Flashcards
How close together are particles in a solid?
Very close
How close together are particles in a gas?
Far apart
How close together are particles in a liquid?
Just about touching
How are particles arranged in a solid?
Fixed lattice
How are particles arranged in a gas?
Random
How are particles arranged in a liquid?
Random
How do particles move in a solid?
Vibrate
How do particles move in a liquid?
Free to move
How do particles move in a gas?
Drift around
What is the process of a gas turning into liquid called?
Condensation
What is the process of a solid turning into liquid called?
Melting
If both products in a reaction are soluble, what reaction takes place?
None
What is the process of a solid turning into a gas called?
Sublimation
Boiling
Occurs when all molecules in a liquid can overcome forces of attraction and change into gas, occurs at boiling point
Evaporation
When molecules at surface have enough energy to escape from liquid to gas