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Solids,Liquids, and Gases
Chapter 16
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Chemistry
10th Grade
01/23/2012

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Kinetic energy
Definition
An explanation of particles in matter behave
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Melting point
Definition
Temperature at which a solid begins to liquify
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Heat of fusion
Definition
Amount of energy required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid phase at it's melting point
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Boiling point
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Temperature at which a liquid changes to a vapor
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Heat of vaporization
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Amount of energy required for a liquid at it's boiling point to become a gas
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Diffusion
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Spreading of particles throughout a given volume until they are uniformly distributed
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Plasma
Definition
Matter consisting of positive and negative charged particles
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Thermal expansions
Definition
An increase in size of a substance when the temperature is increased
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