Chapter 3: States of Matter Quiz

Questions and Answers

Describe each of the 6 phase changes along a heating curve. What phases are between each phase change, and is the change endothermic or exothermic?

The 6 phase changes are vaporization, condensation, freezing, melting, sublimation, and deposition. Melting, sublimation, and vaporization are endothermic. Freezing, deposition, and condensation are exothermic.

Explain how temperature can be used to determine whether or not a phase change is occurring.

Temperature can be used to determine if a phase change is occurring because if the temperature doesn't change and remains constant, then a phase change is happening.

Explain what happens on the molecular level (between particles) when a phase change is occurring.

The molecular level slows down. The molecules have a chemical reaction with the amount of heat. They change sizes as they're changing during a phase change.

Explain the differences between evaporation and boiling.

Evaporation occurs at the surface of the liquid, whereas boiling has bubbles of vapor arising inside the body of the liquid. Evaporation occurs at temperatures lower than the boiling point of the liquid. Signup and view all the answers

Identify each of the states of matter.

Solid, liquid, gas (plasma at extremely high temperatures). Signup and view all the answers

Explain the properties and behaviors of gases, liquids, and solids using kinetic theory.

In gases, spacing is very loose and they move quickly. In liquids, spacing is sort of loose and they take the shape of their container. In solids, spacing is very packed and they only vibrate. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how gas pressure is created and how it is affected by changes in temperature.

Gas pressure is created by gas particles bouncing off of surfaces. When the temperature increases, gas pressure also increases due to greater energy and more rapid motion of molecules. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the differences between heat and temperature and explain how they are related.

The heat of an object is the total energy of all the molecular motion inside that object. Temperature is a measure of the average heat or thermal energy of the molecules in a substance. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the heat transfer in endothermic and exothermic chemical reactions.

In endothermic reactions, heat is absorbed from the reactants to the products. In exothermic reactions, heat is released from the reactants to the products. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the formation and breaking of chemical bonds causes either an endo or exothermic reaction.

The formation of chemical bonds causes an exothermic reaction because the bonds are more stable and require less energy. The breaking of chemical bonds causes an endothermic reaction because it requires more energy. Signup and view all the answers

Deduce whether a reaction was endo or exothermic based on the change in temperature of the substance and/or surroundings.

If the temperature rises, it's an exothermic reaction; if it decreases, it's endothermic. Signup and view all the answers

Define solid.

The state of matter in which materials have a definite shape and definite volume. Signup and view all the answers

Define phase change.

A reversible physical change that occurs when a substance changes from one state of matter to another. Signup and view all the answers

Define gas.

The state of matter in which a material doesn't have a definite shape or volume. Signup and view all the answers

Define kinetic energy.

Energy an object has due to its motion. Signup and view all the answers

Define exothermic.

Releases energy to its surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

Define endothermic.

Absorbs energy from its surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

Define evaporation.

Changes a substance from liquid to gas at temperatures below the substance's boiling point. Signup and view all the answers

Define condensation.

Phase change in which a substance changes from a gas or vapor to a liquid. Signup and view all the answers

Define vaporization.

Phase change in which a substance changes from liquid to gas. Signup and view all the answers

Define liquid.

The state of matter in which a material has a definite volume but not a definite shape. Signup and view all the answers

Define joules.

Standard unit of energy in electronics and general scientific applications. Signup and view all the answers

Define Celsius.

Divided into 100 equal parts between the freezing point (0° C) and the boiling point (100° C). Signup and view all the answers

Define deposition.

Phase change in which a substance changes from a gas or vapor to a solid without changing to a liquid first. Signup and view all the answers

Define heat.

A form of energy associated with the movement of atoms and molecules in any material. Signup and view all the answers

Define sublimation.

Phase change in which a substance changes from solid to gas or vapor without changing to liquid first. Signup and view all the answers

Define temperature.

Amount of heat in a given area, or the amount of internal heat in a person's body. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phase Changes and Heating Curve

Six phase changes: vaporization, condensation, freezing, melting, sublimation, and deposition.
Melting, sublimation, and vaporization are endothermic (absorb heat).
Freezing, deposition, and condensation are exothermic (release heat).

Determining Phase Changes

Constant temperature indicates a phase change is occurring, even if heat is added or removed.

Molecular Changes During Phase Changes

Molecules slow down during phase changes.
Chemical reactions with heat affect molecule size and behavior.

Evaporation vs. Boiling

Evaporation occurs at the surface of a liquid; boiling occurs throughout the liquid with bubbles forming.
Evaporation can happen below the boiling point of the liquid.

States of Matter

Three main states: solid, liquid, gas.
Plasma exists at extremely high temperatures.

Kinetic Theory of Matter

Gases: Loose spacing and rapid movement, fill the container shape.
Liquids: Moderate spacing, take the shape of the container, moderate movement.
Solids: Very tight packing, minimal movement, retain a definite shape.

Gas Pressure

Created by gas particles colliding with surfaces.
Increases with temperature due to greater molecular energy and motion.

Heat vs. Temperature

Heat is the total energy from molecular motion; temperature measures average molecular thermal energy.
Adding heat increases temperature as atoms move faster.

Heat Transfer in Reactions

Endothermic reactions absorb heat from surroundings.
Exothermic reactions release heat to surroundings.

Bond Formation and Phase Changes

Formation of stable bonds releases energy (exothermic).
Breaking bonds requires energy, absorbing it (endothermic).

Temperature Change and Reaction Type

An increase in temperature indicates an exothermic reaction (energy released).
A decrease in temperature indicates an endothermic reaction (energy absorbed).

Experimental Design Essentials

Identify variables, compose problem statements, and formulate hypotheses.
Interpret data from tables or graphs and support conclusions with evidence.
Assess validity based on experimental procedure and background.

Characteristics of Matter

Solid: Definite shape and volume.
Liquid: Definite volume, no definite shape.
Gas: No definite shape or volume.
Kinetic Energy: Energy due to motion.

Key Concepts and Terms

Exothermic Reaction: Releases energy to the surroundings.
Endothermic Reaction: Absorbs energy from the surroundings.
Evaporation: Liquid to gas below boiling point.
Condensation: Gas to liquid phase change.
Vaporization: Liquid to gas phase change.
Deposition: Gas to solid without becoming a liquid.
Sublimation: Solid to gas without becoming a liquid.
Joules: Standard unit of energy.
Celsius: Temperature scale based on freezing (0°C) and boiling (100°C) points.
Heat: Energy associated with atomic and molecular movement.
Temperature: Measure of heat in a given area or body.

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