Kinetic Theory Flashcards
(31 cards)
When a liquid changes to a gas it
Evaporates (evaporation)
When a solid changes to a liquid it
Melts (melting)
When a gas changes to a liquid it
Condenses (condensation)
When a liquid changes to a solid it
Freezes
When a gas turns to a solid it
(Sublimes) Sublimation
Is a solids shape fixed?
Yes
Is a liquids shape fixed?
No it takes the shape of the container
Is a gases shape fixed?
No it fills the entire container becoming gradually more dilute
Is a solids volume fixed
Yes
Is a liquids volume fixed?
Yes
Is a gases volume fixed?
No
What is the particle movement like in a solid?
Vibrate from side to side
What is the particle movement like in a liquid?
Move around each other
What is the particle movement like in a gas?
Random in all directions
How strong is the forces of attraction between particles in a solid?
Strong
How strong is the forces of attraction between particles in a liquid?
Fairly strong
How strong is the forces of attraction between particles in a gas?
Weak
What is the particle energy like in a solid?
Low energy
What is the particle energy like in a liquid?
Medium energy
What is the particle energy like in a gas?
Lots of energy
Examples of a solid at temperature room?
Wood/pencil
Examples of a liquid at room temperature?
Water
Examples of a gas at room temperature?
Air/oxygen/carbon dioxide
Did the water in the experiment feel cold?
Yes