States of Matter and Gas Laws

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when temperature decreases at constant pressure?

Back

The volume decreases.

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What is the heat of vaporization?

Back

The amount of energy needed to change a material from a liquid to a gas.

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What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

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Sublimation.

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What is the process called when a gas changes to a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is the process called when a liquid changes to a solid?

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Freezing.

Front

What is Charles's Law?

Back

At constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature in Kelvin.

Front

What is Boyle's Law?

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At constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.

Front

What happens to the size of a balloon when placed in a freezer?

Back

The size of the balloon decreases.

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What is the change that occurs when chocolate chips are heated in the microwave?

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Melting.