Matter
Kinetic Theory
Vocabulary
100

In this state of matter, the particles are packed closely together. 

Solid

100

All ________ is composed of tiny particles.

matter

100

amount of energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid at its melting point.

Heat of fusion

200

In what state do molecules move extremely quickly and by bouncing off each other

Gas

200

The amount of _________ that the particles lose from these collisions is negligible.

energy

200

Energy that can be transferred between objects.

Heat

300

**Side note** What caused the balloon to expand?

Increased pressure

300

Particles are in _________, random motion.

constant

300

process of a solid changing directly to a gas.

sublimation

400

Another name for the states of matter

phases of matter

400

Particles _________ with each other and with the walls of any ___________ in which they are held.

collide/container

400

Average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance.

Temperature

500

This is the term used for the total energy inside of a solid, liquid or gas. 

Thermal energy

500

Used to measure the amount of kinetic energy in a substance.

Thermometer

500

The amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point to become a gas.

Heat of vaporization

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