P.2 Phase Change Mid-Unit Flashcard

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When we transfer energy into a substance, what happens to kinetic energy and temperature?

Back

Kinetic energy and temperature increase.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor changes to liquid water?

Back

Condensation (condensación).

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What is a measure of how hot or cold something is?

Back

Temperature (temperatura).

Front

What describes the way molecules in a substance move around relative to each other?

Back

Freedom of Movement.

Front

Are the steel molecules in Jose's go cart ever at rest?

Back

No, they are always moving.

Front

What happens to the kinetic energy of molecules when a substance is heated?

Back

Kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the term for the change of a substance from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Vaporization (vaporización).

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What is the term for the change of a substance from a solid to a liquid?

Back

Melting (derritiendo).

Front

What is the term for the change of a substance from a gas to a solid?

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Deposition.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change?

Back

The temperature remains constant during a phase change.