Chapter 1- States of matter. Flashcards
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What is the process of a liquid turning into a solid called?
Freezing
What is the process of a Solid turning into a liquid called?
Melting
What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas?
Evaporation
What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid
Condensation
What is the process of a solid turning into a Gas
Desublimation
What is the process of a Gas turning into a solid
Sublimation
Describe the movement of the particles in a Liquid.
Particles can slide off of each other, moving randomly
Describe the movement of the particles in a Gas.
Particles are moving rapidly and randomly
Describe the movement of the particles in a Solid.
Particles are fixed together and vibrate
What is a pure substance?
A single Chemical element or compound that melts and boils at definite precise temps
Define atom
The smaller particles of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction
Define molecule
A group of atoms held together by covalent bonds
Define ions
an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge