Types of Solids and their Properties, State Change

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The particles of a solid are

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attracted to each other and vibrate.

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Which is an example of a metallic crystal?

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Iron.

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A sample of a hard, solid binary compound at room temperature did not conduct electricity as a pure solid but became highly conductive when dissolved in water. What type of interactions is most likely found between the particles in the substance?

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Ionic bonds.

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Change from gas to solid is called...

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Deposition.

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A substance has a melting point of 38°C and a boiling point of 112°C. What state would it be in at 45°C?

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Liquid.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A state of matter characterized by particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is the melting point?

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What is the boiling point?

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The temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.

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What is sublimation?

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The process of a solid changing directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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What is condensation?

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The process of a gas changing into a liquid.