Phase Changes: Chemistry Flashcards

Study Notes

Phase Changes in Chemistry

Phase change refers to the transformation of a substance from one state (solid, liquid, or gas) to another without altering its chemical composition.
Melting: The process of a solid becoming a liquid due to heat.
Freezing: Occurs when a liquid transitions to a solid state, typically at or below 32°F (0°C).
Vaporization: A transition from the liquid phase to vapor, encompassing processes like boiling and evaporation.
Condensation: Involves the formation of water droplets on a cold surface from humid air interacting with it.
Sublimation: The direct transition from solid to gas, bypassing the liquid phase entirely.
Deposition: The process of gas transforming directly into a solid, often seen in frost formation.

Thermodynamic Concepts

Heat of Fusion: Enthalpy change associated with the melting of a substance.
Exothermic Change: A chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat or light.
Endothermic Change: A reaction that absorbs heat, often causing temperature drops in surroundings or requiring heat generation for organisms.
Evaporation: A surface phenomenon where liquid molecules transition to gas in an unsaturated environment.
Heat of Vaporization: The energy needed to convert a liquid into vapor, essential for understanding boiling and evaporation.
Boiling: The action of heating a liquid to its boiling point, leading to the formation of vapor bubbles.

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Test your knowledge of phase changes in chemistry with these flashcards. Learn important definitions such as melting, freezing, and vaporization. This quiz is perfect for reinforcing concepts related to states of matter.