states of matter Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three states of matter
A
solids, liquids and gases
2
Q
what is the process of solids turning directly into a gas, and vice versa?
A
sublimation
deposition
3
Q
why can liquids not be compressed
A
the particles are all touching so there is no space
4
Q
what is the temperature of a substance
A
the sum of the total average energy of the particles
5
Q
what is internal energy
A
a sum of the total kinetic (movement) energy and potential (how close or far the particles are ) energy
