Topic 2 Neal

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What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

Particles vibrate in place; atoms are closely spaced and do not change relative locations.

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What is pressure?

Back

Pressure is the force pushing on a surface divided by the area of that surface.

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What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.

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What is the process of freezing?

Back

Freezing goes from liquid to solid.

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What is the process of melting?

Back

Melting goes from solid to liquid.

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What is the state of matter with no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

Back

Particles move about freely but are still closely spaced.

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What is the change of state from a solid directly to a gas called?

Back

Sublimation.

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What is the change of state from a gas to a liquid called?

Back

Condensation.

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What is the boiling point?

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The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.