28 Questions
Which phase of matter is water vapor?
Gas
What happens to the atoms of a solid compared to a liquid when energy is added?
The atoms move more quickly
How can we change a liquid into a solid?
Remove energy
Which phase of matter has molecules that are moving slowly and close together?
Solid
What happens to the molecules in the ball filled with air when it is moved to a colder environment?
They slow down
What is the coldest temperature possible called?
Absolute zero
What is the purpose of carbonation in beverages like Coca-Cola?
To provide fizziness
Which phase of matter holds its shape even when hit with a water balloon?
Solid
Which phase of matter takes the shape of its container?
Liquid
What phase of matter is produced when a solid is boiling in a liquid?
Gas
Which phase change requires the addition of pure energy?
Liquid to gas
What is the purpose of a freezer?
To pump heat from the room into the freezer
What is liquid nitrogen?
A liquid that changes to a gas at -196 degrees Celsius
What happens to molecules when they get closer and closer together?
They change from a solid to a liquid
What are the three phases of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas
What happens to the atoms of a liquid when energy is added?
They move more quickly
What is the purpose of carbonation in beverages like Coca-Cola?
To turn the beverage into a gas
Which phase of matter holds its shape even when hit with a water balloon?
Solid
What phase of matter is produced when a solid is boiling in a liquid?
Gas
What happens to the atoms of a solid compared to a liquid when energy is added?
They move faster and come closer together
Which phase of matter has molecules that are moving very fast?
Gas
What is the purpose of carbonation in beverages like Coca-Cola?
To make the drink fizzy
What happens to the molecules in the ball filled with air when it is moved to a colder environment?
The molecules slow down
Which phase change requires the addition of pure energy?
Liquid to gas
What is the purpose of a freezer?
To keep food cold
What happens to the molecules in the ball filled with air when it is moved to a colder environment?
They slow down and get closer together
What happens to the atoms of a solid compared to a liquid when energy is added?
They vibrate more and move farther apart
What is liquid nitrogen?
A liquid that is used to freeze food
Study Notes
Phases of Matter
- Water vapor is classified as a gas.
- Solids have atoms that are tightly packed and vibrate in place, whereas liquids have atoms that are close together but can move freely; when energy is added to solids, their atoms vibrate faster, potentially transforming into a liquid.
- Changing a liquid into a solid can be achieved through freezing, where energy is removed.
- Solids maintain a fixed shape even when subjected to external forces, such as being hit by a water balloon.
- Liquids take the shape of their container, filling it from the bottom up.
Energy and Molecular Movement
- Molecules in a ball filled with air will contract and move slower when moved to a colder environment due to decreased thermal energy.
- The coldest possible temperature is referred to as absolute zero, which is 0 Kelvin.
- Carbonation in beverages like Coca-Cola adds carbon dioxide gas, creating bubbles that enhance texture and taste.
Phase Changes and Energy
- Boiling a solid in a liquid produces a gas phase as vapor rises.
- Phase changes such as melting or boiling require the addition of pure energy (heat).
- Freezers serve the primary purpose of removing energy from food items, facilitating freeze processes to preserve them.
- Liquid nitrogen is a cryogenic liquid that remains at extremely low temperatures, often used for cooling and preservation.
Interactions of Molecules
- As molecules get closer together, their potential for motion decreases, leading to states of matter with increased density, such as solids from liquids.
- The three phases of matter commonly referenced are solid, liquid, and gas.
- Liquid atoms, similar to solid atoms, also become more mobile when energy is added, transitioning toward a gaseous state.
- Rapid molecular movement is characteristic of gases, where particles fill the available space and collide frequently.
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