Heat, Temperature, & Phase Changes

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into vapor or gas, often seen when a puddle dries up after rain.

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What happens to temperature as thermal energy increases?

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As thermal energy increases, the temperature of a substance also increases.

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How does heat affect particle movement?

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The greater the heat, the greater the movement of the particles.

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What occurs to particle movement as temperature increases?

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As the temperature of a substance increases, the movement of the particles increases.

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What is the law of conservation of energy during phase changes?

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During phase changes, energy is conserved; it is not created or destroyed.

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Define temperature.

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns back into liquid water, often seen on cold surfaces.

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What is boiling?

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Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid that occurs when it is heated to its boiling point.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

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