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What does it mean to say that a certain substance is a solid a liquid or a gas?
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To say if something is a liquid a solid or a gas is to say what state of matter it is in. If it is a solid the thing is a 'hard' object and the molecules of that particular object are slow moving and the bonds which connect atoms are tight. In a liquid the the molecules move faster and the bonds in between them are looser and a liquid can also 'change' it's shape. In a gas there are are no bonds between the molecules. A gas is the air that surrounds us.
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A substance changes from a solid to a liquid?
You mean if a substance can go from solid to liquid? Of course, take the ice cubes out of the freezer and you'll see it happening. Do you mean that when such process occurs, does the substance changes? No, only the grouping and movement of particles in it.
Do the properties of a substance change if the substance changes from a liquid to a gas?
Well, one of a substance's properties is whether it's a liquid or a gas or a solid. This is a physical property. If you mean chemical property, then no, it doesn't change with a change of phase.
What does it mean if a liquid turns into a solid?
The temperature affecting the liquid must have been below freezing for the liquid to turn into a solid.
Does the identity of matter change during a physical change?
No. For example, water is H2O whether it is solid, liquid, or gas.
What does melting and boiling point mean?
The relative temperature at which a group of solids change into liquids is known as relative melting point. As heat increases, the solid slowly changes its state as it melts. Melting of ice to water is an example for melting point.
A substance changes from a solid to a liquid?
You mean if a substance can go from solid to liquid? Of course, take the ice cubes out of the freezer and you'll see it happening. Do you mean that when such process occurs, does the substance changes? No, only the grouping and movement of particles in it.
How is a solid to a liquid?
If you mean how do you convert a solid to a liquid it's usually done by heating the substance. Heat ice and it becomes water. However, there are substances that have no liquid phase.
What does phase mean in science terms?
Phase in science terms mean a "phase change," which occurs when a substance changes form.
Do the properties of a substance change if the substance changes from a liquid to a gas?
Well, one of a substance's properties is whether it's a liquid or a gas or a solid. This is a physical property. If you mean chemical property, then no, it doesn't change with a change of phase.
What does the name Vapour mean?
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance. in other words, a substance in the gaseous state (a gas state) and then distinguished from the liquid or solid state.
What state of matter has viscosity?
If you mean physical state, than it is liquid. There are three states of matter, mainly solid, liquid and gas.
What does changing state mean?
We know that there are four states of matter. Solid, liquid, gaseous and ionic (plasma) As one substance changes from one state into the other it is known as change of state Example: Ice (solid) melts into water (liquid) and gets evaporated ( gaseous) as water vapour.
What does matter can change state mean?
The same substance can exist either as a solid, liquid or a gas and can change state depending on the temperature or external pressure.
What does it mean if a liquid turns into a solid?
The temperature affecting the liquid must have been below freezing for the liquid to turn into a solid.
Does the identity of matter change during a physical change?
No. For example, water is H2O whether it is solid, liquid, or gas.
What does liquefaction mean?
Liquefaction is the process by which a solid or gas becomes a liquid, or where a solid displays the qualities of a liquid.
Is freezing mean liquid to solid?
yes
