States of Matter & Phase Changes

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of all particles in an object?

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Temperature

Front

What is the phase change that is the reverse of vaporization (boiling)?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the heat of fusion?

Back

The amount of energy needed to melt a substance.

Front

Which phase change is an endothermic change?

Back

Melting

Front

Which state of matter has the lowest kinetic energy?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the term for the energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid at its melting point?

Back

Heat of fusion

Front

What is the term for the energy required to change a substance from liquid to gas at its boiling point?

Back

Heat of vaporization