Arrangement of Particles & Changes of State

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Arrangement of Particles & Changes of State

Solids have particles that are tightly packed together, vibrate but do not move around, and are arranged in a fixed pattern.
Liquids have particles that are close together but can slide past each other, are not arranged in a fixed pattern, and can move around.
Gases have particles that are far apart, move randomly, and are not arranged in a fixed pattern.
Melting occurs when a solid gains energy, causing particles to vibrate faster, break free from their fixed positions, and become a liquid.
Boiling and evaporation occur when a liquid gains energy, causing particles to move faster, completely separate from each other, and become a gas.
Freezing occurs when a liquid loses energy, causing particles to slow down, take fixed positions, and become a solid.
Condensation occurs when a gas loses energy, causing particles to slow down, move closer together, and become a liquid.
Sublimation is a process where a solid directly changes into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

Compressibility & Flow

Solids cannot be compressed because their particles are tightly packed with no space between them.
Liquids cannot be compressed because their particles are close together and touching their neighbors.
Gases can be compressed because their particles are far apart and have space between them.
Solids cannot flow because the particles are fixed in place and cannot move around.
Liquids can flow because the particles can slide over each other and move around.
Gases can flow because the particles can move freely and randomly.

Melting & Boiling Points

The melting point is the temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid.
The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid changes into a gas.
A temperature-time graph shows a flat line during melting and boiling, representing the temperature remaining constant while the change of state occurs.

Diffusion

Diffusion is the process of particles spreading out from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Diffusion happens faster in gases compared to liquids because gas particles move faster and have more space between them.
Diffusion does not occur in solids because particles are fixed in place.
Diffusion is faster at higher temperatures because particles have more energy and move faster.
Diffusion is slower with larger and heavier particles because they move slower.

Gas Pressure

Gas pressure is caused by gas particles colliding with the walls of their container.
Higher temperatures increase gas pressure because particles move faster and collide with the walls more often.
Greater density (more particles in the same volume) increases gas pressure because there are more collisions with the walls.

Description

This quiz covers the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases, as well as the processes of melting, boiling, freezing, condensation, and sublimation. Dive into the details of how energy changes affect state transitions. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in chemistry.