States of Matter and Kinetic Theory

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Under which conditions would the pressure exerted by a gas in a closed container decrease? (Assume the container does not change volume.)

  • Adding more heat energy to the gas.
  • Increasing the number of gas particles in the container.
  • Decreasing the temperature of the gas. (correct)
  • Reducing the size of the container.

Which change of state involves the greatest increase in the average kinetic energy of the particles?

  • Melting
  • Freezing
  • Condensation
  • Boiling (correct)

If the pressure on a fixed volume of gas is doubled, what will happen to the average kinetic energy of the gas particles?

  • It will decrease to half of its original value.
  • It will double.
  • It will remain the same. (correct)
  • It will be slightly increased.

Why are gas particles easily compressed compared to liquids and solids?

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Which of the following statements about Brownian motion is TRUE?

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What is the primary difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Select the accurate statement about the relationship between temperature, pressure, and volume for a fixed amount of gas.

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Which of the following statements best describes the reason why a solid has a fixed shape and volume?

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Solids

Matter with fixed volume and shape; high density, with closely packed atoms that vibrate in place.

Liquids

Matter with fixed volume that takes the shape of its container; particles move and slide past each other.

Gases

Matter with no fixed volume or shape; particles are far apart and move quickly, easily compressed.

Kinetic Theory

Theory stating that particles absorb energy, gain kinetic energy, and move more as temperature increases.

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Melting

The process of a solid turning into a liquid by absorbing heat at a specific temperature called the melting point.

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Pressure in Gases

Pressure increases as gas particles collide with container walls, influenced by temperature and volume changes.

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Evaporation

The process where high-energy liquid particles escape to become gas at any temperature, depending on surface area.

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Condensation

The process where gas cools, particles lose energy, and form a liquid.

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Study Notes

States of Matter

  • Solids:

    • Fixed volume and fixed shape.
    • High density.
    • Atoms vibrate in place.
    • Closely packed in a regular pattern.

  • Liquids:

    • Fixed volume, but take the shape of their container.
    • Less dense than solids, but more dense than gases.
    • Particles move and slide past each other.

  • Gases:

    • No fixed volume, take the shape of their container.
    • Lowest density, large amount of space between particles.
    • Easily compressed.
    • Particles move quickly in random directions.
    • Collide with each other and the sides of the container, creating pressure.

Kinetic Theory

  • When a substance is heated, particles absorb thermal energy, converting it into kinetic energy.
  • Increased kinetic energy causes particles to vibrate more.
  • As temperature increases, particles vibrate more and break the structure of the solid.
  • At the melting point, the solid turns into a liquid.
  • The liquid expands as the particles gain more energy and spread out more throughout the container.
  • When a liquid is heated, particles at the surface gain enough energy to escape and become a gas.
  • These changes in state (solid, liquid, gas) are reflected in heating and cooling curves. Heating curves display temperature changes over time during heating. Cooling curves do the same during cooling.

Pressure and Temperature in Gases

  • Increasing temperature, increases the volume of gases, and decreases their density.
  • If gases are compressed into a smaller volume, their pressure increases.
  • Gas particles are in constant motion, colliding with the walls of the container.
  • These collisions create pressure.
  • Increased temperature increases kinetic energy, causing particles to move faster, colliding more frequently with the container walls, increasing pressure.

State Changes

  • Melting: Solid to liquid (absorbs heat energy).
  • Evaporation: Liquid to gas (at any temperature); high-energy particles escape at the surface only. Evaporation speeds up with larger surface areas.
  • Condensation: Gas to liquid (particles lose energy and form a liquid).
  • Freezing: Liquid to solid (releases heat energy).

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