Solids Liquids Gases - Super Session

Front

What is the amount of energy required to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase?

Back

Heat of fusion.

Front

What explains the very high melting and boiling point of water?

Back

Strong hydrogen bonds between water molecules.

Front

What is the process called when particles spread throughout a given volume until they are evenly distributed?

Back

Diffusion.

Front

In which state of matter are atoms held tightly in place by the attraction between the particles?

Back

Solid.

Front

Who stated that if you decrease the volume of a container of gas, the pressure inside the container should increase?

Back

Boyle.

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

Back

Melting point.

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas?

Back

Boiling point.

Front

What type of bond is primarily responsible for the unique properties of water?

Back

Hydrogen bond.

Front

What is the state of matter characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?

Back

Liquid.

Front

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

Back

Vaporization.