Solids,Liquids, and Gases – Flashcards
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Kinetic energy |
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An explanation of particles in matter behave |
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Melting point |
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Temperature at which a solid begins to liquify |
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Heat of fusion |
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Amount of energy required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid phase at it's melting point |
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Boiling point |
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Temperature at which a liquid changes to a vapor |
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Heat of vaporization |
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Amount of energy required for a liquid at it's boiling point to become a gas |
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Diffusion |
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Spreading of particles throughout a given volume until they are uniformly distributed |
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Plasma |
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Matter consisting of positive and negative charged particles |
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Thermal expansions |
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An increase in size of a substance when the temperature is increased |