States of matter

    Cards (42)

    • What is the fundamental topic of chemistry discussed?
      Different states of matter
    • What is the structure of solids?
      Fixed structure with minimal movement
    • How do atoms behave in solids?
      They vibrate but do not flow
    • What is the movement like in liquids?
      More movement, not in fixed positions
    • How do gases behave compared to solids and liquids?
      Gases move freely and can be compressed
    • What is the process of changing from solid to liquid?
      Melting
    • What is the process of changing from liquid to gas?
      Evaporating
    • What happens to energy when changing from solid to liquid?
      Energy is added
    • What happens to energy when changing from gas to liquid?
      Energy is released
    • What is the melting point of the compound discussed?
      19 degrees
    • What is the boiling point of the compound discussed?
      74 degrees
    • What state is the compound at room temperature?
      Liquid
    • What happens to a substance above its boiling point?
      It becomes a gas
    • What happens to a substance below its melting point?
      It remains a solid
    • What is the relationship between boiling point and condensing point?
      They are equal
    • What is the relationship between melting point and freezing point?
      They are equal
    • What does the symbol 'S' represent in state symbols?
      Solid
    • What does the symbol 'L' represent in state symbols?
      Liquid
    • What does the symbol 'G' represent in state symbols?
      Gas
    • What happens when a liquid turns cloudy?
      A solid is formed from a liquid
    • What indicates a reaction when a gas is produced?
      Bubbles or loss of mass
    • What is the difference between pure substances and mixtures?
      Pure substances melt at a specific point
    • How do mixtures behave during melting?
      They melt over a range of temperatures
    • What is used to test melting points?
      Melting point apparatus
    • What is the purpose of chromatography?
      To separate out compounds
    • What should be done to the start line in chromatography?
      Draw it in pencil
    • Why is a lid used in chromatography?
      To stop solvent from evaporating
    • How do you calculate Rf value in chromatography?
      Distance moved by spot / distance moved by solvent
    • What is distillation used for?
      To separate substances by boiling points
    • What is evaporation used for?
      To remove liquid and leave solids
    • What is filtration used for?
      To separate large solid particles from liquids
    • What is fractional distillation used for?
      To separate substances at different boiling points
    • Why is desalination important?
      To make seawater safe for drinking
    • What must be removed from water to make it safe to drink?
      Dirt, bacteria, and unwanted minerals
    • What is added to water for disinfection?
      Chlorine
    • What is added to water for dental protection?
      Fluoride
    • What is the purpose of adding fluoride to water?
      To protect teeth and bones
    • What is the significance of water for survival?
      Essential for life and hydration
    • What percentage of Earth's water is suitable for drinking?
      Only a small percentage
    • What happens to water during the desalination process?
      Salts are removed to make it drinkable