Kinetic Particle Theory (Basics)

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

solid, liquid, gas

Front

Describe the process of melting in terms of particle movement.

Back

Melting is the process where solid particles gain energy, vibrate more, and transition into a liquid state.

Front

How does kinetic energy relate to the temperature of a substance?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with temperature.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas when it is cooled?

Back

The particles in a gas move slower and come closer together.

Front

Explain the phase change from liquid to gas.

Back

Vaporization

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

Back

Temperature is directly proportional to kinetic energy.

Front

How do particles behave in a solid compared to a liquid?

Back

In a solid, particles vibrate in fixed positions; in a liquid, they move freely and can flow.

Front

What is condensation and how does it occur?

Back

Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water, occurring when air cools and loses its capacity to hold moisture.

Front

How does increasing temperature affect the motion of particles?

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Increasing temperature causes particles to move faster.