Exploring States of Matter
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Objective
I can describe the different states of matter and their properties also include changes in matter
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Melting and freezing are phase changes between solids and liquids, while boiling and condensing are phase changes between liquids and gases.
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The heat of fusion is the energy exchanged during melting, and the heat of vaporization is the energy exchanged during boiling.
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Phase diagrams show what phase a substance will be in at a particular temperature and pressure, and lines on the diagram represent equilibrium between two phases.
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Practice
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Define the term sublimation and provide an example.
Explain the difference between boiling and evaporation.
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“Describe the difference between sublimation and deposition. Give an example of a substance that undergoes sublimation at atmospheric pressure.”
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