SPS5a/b Flashcard

Front

What is the correct term for the phase change from liquid to gas?

Back

Vaporization

Front

When the pressure of a gas at a constant temperature is increased, what happens to the volume of the gas?

Back

The volume decreases.

Front

What law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume?

Back

Boyle's Law

Front

What is the correct term for the phase change from solid to liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

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

Back

Solid

Front

What phase of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

What phase of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when the pressure is decreased?

Back

The volume increases.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and volume in Charles's Law?

Back

Directly proportional.

Front

What is the term for the phase change from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation