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Thermodynamics
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10/03/2006

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Atoms
Definition
Smallest particles of an element that retain all the chemical properties of the element.
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Kinetic theory of matter
Definition
the atoms in matter are in a constant state of motion.
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Molecules
Definition
Gas and liquids states of matter move around freely
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Solid
Definition
characterized by a definite volume and a definite shape
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Liquid
Definition
is a fluid whose volume is fixed under conditions of constant temperature and pressure
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Gas
Definition
they have the ability to flow and do not resist deformation, do not occupy a fixed volume, but instead expand to fill whatever space they occupy.
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Pressure
Definition
is the result of the impulses that result from the collision of molecules with the walls of their containers.
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Boyle's Law
Definition
states that the volume of a fixed amount of gas varies inversely with the pressure of gas. If volume decreases, the no. of particle collisions icrease, and pressure will icrease, and vice versa
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Charles's Law
Definition
Defines the relationship between temperature and volume of gas. The volume of a fixed gas varies with temperature of gas. If temp. increases, volume increases.
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Temperature
Definition
Is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
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Heat
Definition
is a form of energy that causes the particles of matter to move faster and farther apart.
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Phase change
Definition
refers to the physical change of a substance from one state to another. ex. ice melting
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Latent Heat
Definition
heat energy needed per unit mass to change the phase of a substance.
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Celsius
Definition
a temperature scale on which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°
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Fahrenheit
Definition
Temperature scale based on 32F for the temperature at which water freezes and 212F for the temperature at which water boils Conversion to Farhenheit from Celsius temperature scale is by the following formula: F = 9/5C + 32.
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Kelvin
Definition
A temperature scale where 0º K represents absolute zero, the freezing point of water is 273º K, and the boiling point of water is 373º K.
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Ice point
Definition
is the temperature ar which ice melts or water freezes.
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Steam point
Definition
is the point at which water at standard pressure boils.
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Triple point
Definition
273.16 K in the Kelvin scale is the temp. at which water exists simultaneously as a gas, liquid, and solid.
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Absolute zero
Definition
A temperature scale where 0º K represents the lowest possible temperature.
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