SPS5. Phases of Matter

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What are the four phases of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma.

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What is the characteristic of particles in a solid phase?

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Particles are closely packed together and vibrate in fixed positions.

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What happens to the particles in a liquid phase?

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Particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing liquids to flow.

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What is the characteristic of particles in a gas phase?

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Particles are far apart and move freely, filling the container they are in.

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What is plasma?

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A phase of matter where gas is energized until atomic electrons are no longer associated with the nucleus.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when temperature increases at constant pressure?

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The volume increases (Charles's Law).

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What is Boyle's Law?

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It states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature.

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What happens to the pressure of a gas if its volume decreases?

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The pressure increases (Boyle's Law).

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy in different phases of matter?

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As temperature increases, the kinetic energy of particles increases, leading to changes in phase.

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What happens to the volume of gas in a hot air balloon when the air is heated?

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The volume increases as the air expands.