States of Matter (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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How do particles behave in a solid?
How do particles behave in a solid?
Vibrate around fixed positions
Why are gases highly compressible?
Why are gases highly compressible?
Large spaces exist between particles
Which property describes liquids?
Which property describes liquids?
Take shape of container, fixed volume
According to kinetic theory, what happens when particles are heated?
According to kinetic theory, what happens when particles are heated?
They move faster
What is the temperature of absolute zero?
What is the temperature of absolute zero?
or Kelvin
What happens during melting?
What happens during melting?
Solid changes to liquid, energy added
Which phase transition involves a solid changing directly to a gas?
Which phase transition involves a solid changing directly to a gas?
Sublimation
What occurs during condensation?
What occurs during condensation?
Gas changes to liquid, energy removed
In a solution, what is the solvent?
In a solution, what is the solvent?
Component present in largest quantity
What is the key difference between solutions and suspensions?
What is the key difference between solutions and suspensions?
Suspension particles settle out
Which separation technique uses different boiling points?
Which separation technique uses different boiling points?
Distillation
What are ions?
What are ions?
Charged particles that gained/lost e⁻