Chem part 1 vocab flashcard

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Particles of matter are always in motion.

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kinetic-molecular theory

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Hypothetical gas fitting kinetic-molecular theory assumptions

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Ideal gas

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Collision with no net loss of kinetic energy

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Elastic collision

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Spontaneous mixing of particles of two substances due to random motion.

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Diffusion

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Process where gas particles pass through a tiny opening into a vacuum.

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Effusion

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Gas that doesn't fully follow kinetic-molecular theory:

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real gas

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Substance that can flow and take the shape of its container.

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Fluid

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Force pulling liquid surface parts together, reducing area.

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Surface tension

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Attraction of liquid surface to solid surface

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Capillary action

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Process where liquid/solid turns to gas

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vaporization