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Which statement best describes the key difference between a gas and a plasma?
Which statement best describes the key difference between a gas and a plasma?
- Plasma is composed of molecules, while gas is composed of atoms.
- Gases exist at higher temperatures than plasmas.
- Plasma contains free ions and electrons, enabling it to conduct electricity, while gas does not. (correct)
- Gases have a definite volume, while plasmas do not.
Why are solids generally harder to compress than liquids?
Why are solids generally harder to compress than liquids?
- The molecules in a solid can slide past each other more easily.
- The molecules in a solid are more easily moved.
- The molecules in a solid are more closely packed together compared to those in a liquid. (correct)
- The molecules in a solid are more energetic than in a liquid.
Which of the following contains matter in the plasma state?
Which of the following contains matter in the plasma state?
- Water
- The Sun (correct)
- A wooden chair
- Nitrogen gas
If a substance can hold its shape and is difficult to compress, which state of matter is it most likely in?
If a substance can hold its shape and is difficult to compress, which state of matter is it most likely in?
Which of the following best explains why a gas will fill any container it occupies?
Which of the following best explains why a gas will fill any container it occupies?
During a thunderstorm, lightning is observed. In what state is lightning?
During a thunderstorm, lightning is observed. In what state is lightning?
Consider a sealed container filled with a substance. If the substance takes the shape of the container but maintains a constant volume, which state of matter is most likely present?
Consider a sealed container filled with a substance. If the substance takes the shape of the container but maintains a constant volume, which state of matter is most likely present?
In which state of matter are atoms in an 'excited state' where they can give off light?
In which state of matter are atoms in an 'excited state' where they can give off light?
Which of the following best describes the transformation of matter from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state?
Which of the following best describes the transformation of matter from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state?
What key condition, besides temperature, typically influences changes in the state of matter?
What key condition, besides temperature, typically influences changes in the state of matter?
What is the primary characteristic of a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?
What is the primary characteristic of a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?
At approximately what temperature does molecular motion cease, defining absolute zero?
At approximately what temperature does molecular motion cease, defining absolute zero?
Which statement accurately describes the energy exchange during the condensation of gas into a liquid?
Which statement accurately describes the energy exchange during the condensation of gas into a liquid?
If a substance is heated and changes from a liquid to a gas, what has occurred at the molecular level?
If a substance is heated and changes from a liquid to a gas, what has occurred at the molecular level?
What percentage of the visible universe is estimated to be made up of plasma?
What percentage of the visible universe is estimated to be made up of plasma?
Which of the following describes the behavior of atoms in a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?
Which of the following describes the behavior of atoms in a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?
Flashcards
Matter
Matter
Anything that has mass and is composed of atoms and molecules.
States of Matter
States of Matter
Distinct forms that matter can take, most commonly solid, liquid, gas, plasma, and Bose-Einstein condensate.
Solid
Solid
A state of matter that holds its own shape and is hard to compress, with molecules closely packed.
Liquid
Liquid
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Gas
Gas
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Plasma
Plasma
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Light Emission in Plasma
Light Emission in Plasma
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State of Stars
State of Stars
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Absolute Zero
Absolute Zero
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Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)
Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)
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Sublimation
Sublimation
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Melting
Melting
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Evaporation
Evaporation
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Condensation
Condensation
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Freezing
Freezing
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Study Notes
- Matter comprises atoms and molecules
- Matter exists in different states: solids, liquids, gases, plasmas, and Bose-Einstein condensates
Solids
- Solids maintain their shape and resist compression
- High molecular density, molecules are closely packed
- Examples: chairs, desks, keyboards
Liquids
- Molecules can move and slide past each other
- Liquids take the shape of their container
- Less compressible than solids
- Examples: water, milk, petrol
Gases
- Atoms are widely spread and collide randomly
- Gases fill containers and are easily compressible
- Examples: oxygen, nitrogen, carbon in the air
Plasma
- Plasma is a gas that carries an electrical charge
- Atoms in an excited state emit light
- Contains free ions and electrons, enabling electrical conductivity
- Found in fluorescent lights, neon signs, lightning, and auroras
- Most common state of matter in the visible universe (99%)
- The Sun exists in the plasma state
Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)
- Occurs near absolute zero (0K or -273°C) for certain elements
- Atoms behave as waves and overlap, forming a superatom
- Atoms become indistinguishable, sharing qualities and existing in the same place
- Daniel Kleppner (MIT) describes it as particles losing their identity
Changes of State
- Matter changes states by using or releasing energy
- Changes are associated with temperature and pressure
- Example: Water exists as ice (solid), liquid water, and steam (gas)
- Adding heat: solid to liquid (melting), liquid to gas (evaporation)
- Removing heat: gas to liquid (condensation), liquid to solid
- Sublimation: solid directly to gas with heat application
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Description
Matter exists in different states, each with unique properties. Solids maintain shape and resist compression, liquids take the shape of their container, and gases fill containers and are easily compressible. Plasma is an electrically charged gas, while Bose-Einstein condensates occur at extremely low temperatures.
