States of Matter and Gas Laws Flashcard

Front

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

Back

Sublimation

Front

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

Back

Heat of fusion

Front

If the volume of a gas is doubled while the temperature remains constant, what happens to the pressure?

Back

It halves.

Front

Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid

Front

How does increasing the temperature affect the kinetic energy of gas particles?

Back

It increases the kinetic energy.

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

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

Back

Heat of vaporization

Front

What happens to the pressure of a gas if the temperature increases while the volume remains constant?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the term for the change of state from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature?

Back

Boyle's Law