Topic 2 - states of matter and mixtures Flashcards
Describe the arrangement of movement of particles in solids
Tightly packed together in a regular arrangement
Vibrate in fixed positions
Describe the arrangement and movement of particles in liquids
Close together but able to move past each other
Vibrate and move around each other
Describe the arrangement and movement of particles in gases
Well separated with no regular arrangement
Vibrate and move freely at high speeds
Compare the relative Energies of particles in solids, liquids and gases
Particles in a solid have the least amount of energy and particles in a gas have the most energy
What does interconversion of state mean?
When matter changes from one state to another due to changes in temperature or pressure
What are the names for the state changes from solid to liquid and vice versa?
Solid to liquid: melting
Liquid to solid: freezing
What are the names for the state changes from liquid to gas and vice versa?
Liquid to gas: evaporation
Gas to liquid: condensation
Describe the forces between particles in solids
Strong forces of attraction between particles which keeps them in their fixed positions
Describe the forces between particles in liquids
Weaker attractive forces than in solids
Describe the forces between particles in gases
Weakest intermolecular forces so particles are in random movement
How does a physical change differ from a chemical change?
A physical change involves changes in the forces between particles. The particles themselves remain the same and the chemical properties stay the same.
A chemical change is different as it affects the chemical properties of a substance
Are physical changes relatively easy to reverse?
Yes, because no new product is formed during the changes if state
What is the term describing when a solid changes straight Into a gas?
Sublimation
Describe what happens, in terms of particles, when a solid is heated and melts into a liquid
The particles absorb thermal energy which is converted into kinetic energy. The particles in the solid vibrate more. This causes the solid to expand until the structure breaks and becomes a liquid
Describe what happens, in terms of particles, when a liquid is heated and evaporated into a gas
The particles expand and some on the surface gain sufficient energy to overcome the intermolecular forces and evaporate. At the boiling point, all of the liquid particles gain enough energy to evaporate
What is a mixture?
A substance that contains 2 or more elements or compounds that are not chemically combined together.
What is a pure substance?
A single element or compound, not mixed with any other substance
How can you use melting point data to distinguish between pure substances and mixtures?
Pure substances have a sharp exact melting point whereas mixtures melt over a range of temperature since they consist of several elements/compounds