The Phases of Matter Flashcards
A ____ is a phase of matter that has a definite volume and distinct shape given a certain temperature.
Solid
A _____ is a phase of matter that has a definite volume, but it takes the shape of its container due to gravity.
Liquid
The volume of a _____ is dependent on ist temperature and surrounding pressure.
Gas
When gas particles gain energy through heating at very high temperature or when thet absorb electrical energy, another phase of matter is formed known as ________.
Plasma
The _________ is considered to be the exact opposite of plasma.
Exists at extremely low temperatures or near zero temperature
The Bose-Einstein Condensate
Is a type of reversible physical changes that makes the phase of the matter change due to the absorption or the release of heat.
Phase Changes
Is a process by which a substance in the solid phase turns into a liquid phase.
Melting
A substance in liquid phase turn into solid by freezing it.
Freezing or Solidification
Is the process by which a liquid turns into gas.
Vaporization
Is a process by which a gass turns into a liquid.
Condensation
Is a process by which a solid turns directly into a gas.
Sublimation
Occurs when a gas turns directly into a solid.
Deposition
The _______ is a graphical representation that shows the different changes in the phase of a substance and the conditions of temperature and pressure in wherein each phase would remain.
Phase Diagram
