10 Questions
What is the process that occurs when water vapor turns directly into ice without becoming a liquid first?
Sublimation
Which phase change process involves a liquid coming to a boil and expelling molecules at a fast rate to create vapor?
Vaporization
What causes water droplets to form on the inside of a cold water bottle when it is brought into a warm house?
Condensation
How does dry ice transform from a solid directly into carbon dioxide vapor at room temperature?
Sublimation
Which phase change involves vapor turning directly into solid, creating thin wispy clouds high in the atmosphere?
Deposition
Why do pools require constant addition of water even without visible leaks?
Evaporation of pool water
What causes dew to form on grass during cold mornings?
Condensation of water vapor on grass
Why do ice cubes in the freezer shrink over time without melting into liquid water?
Sublimation from solid ice straight to gas
What allows marine and freshwater life to continue under frozen lakes and rivers during winter?
The buoyancy of ice due to lower density than liquid water
How does the water cycle contribute to the formation of clouds in the atmosphere?
Warm air rising carries evaporated water that condenses on dust particles to create clouds
Explore the fundamentals of phase changes in matter, including the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases. Learn about the energy levels and arrangements of atoms and molecules in each state.
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