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What does it mean when particles spread out as heat energy increases?
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∙ 13y ago
Our interpretation of heat is based on the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of velocities among particles, the highest point on this distribution being the "temperature." As the heat energy increases (proportional to temperature) said distribution stretches to the right, meaning the average velocity of a particle increases. This increased velocity would either result in particles hitting the walls of the container with more frequency and force, resulting in a higher pressure (Gay-Lussac's Law) but if the volume of the container is not fixed (think balloon) then the volume will increase (Charles' Law) since there are the same number of particles but now they occupy a larger volume they would thus be more "spread out."
tl;dr heat increase=>temperature increase=>velocity increase=>volume increase (Charles' Law)=> "spread out" particles
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When the speed of particles in a gas increases what els increases?
As the speed of the particles in gas increases the heat of gas increases as well.
Explain how the motion of particles in an object changes when its temperature increases?
When temperature increases the particles of an object gain more heat energy, therefore move faster colliding with each other more.
Why the inter-particle space increases on heating a solid at its melting point?
when we heat a substance its kinetic energy increases and due to this kinetic energy the force of attraction decreases and can no longer hold the particles together.
Why would particles speed increase if heat was added?
Any object consists of particles. In a solid they are close together and do not move much. In a liquid the particles can move more freely past each other as they have more heat energy. In a gas the heat energy is largest and the particles move fastest. By heating any object we add heat energy to it. This speeds up the particle movement as the energy increases. It also expands the bonds between the particles and, if this goes far enough, the object changes state. (Ice melts when heated from solid to liquid)
Heat energy can change a liquid to a gas during a process called?
The process of heat causing a liquid to change to a gas is called evaporation. The heat increases the speed of the particles within the substance, making them expand and diverge. Once this occurs, the increased energy within the particles causes the substance to change stages into a gas.
What is the effect of heat on particles of matter?
as the temperature (heat) increases the kinetic energy also increases due to which the particles of matter start vibrating.
As heat energy is added to a liquid do the particles increase or decrease in movement?
As heat energy is supplied to a liquid, its temperature rises. The rise of temperature causes a rise in the kinetic energy of the particles; which happens when the speed of the particles increases.
How does adding energy to matter by heating it affect the energy of its particles?
Adding heat will do one of the following, or both: * The temperature of the substance increases. The individual particles move faster; their kinetic energy increases. * The substance changes its state (for example, when ice melts, it changes from solid to liquid). The potential energy of the particles increases.
When you heat up an object does the average kinetic energy of its particles decrease?
No: Upon being heated, the average kinetic energy of the particles that compose the object increases.
How is the kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance different after it changes?
If you mean by heating it... When you heat a substance, the thermal energy of its particles increases. This means that the particles will move around faster as they have a higher kinetic energy.
What does heat do to the particles in ice?
Heat energy makes the particles in matter move faster. The more heat, the faster the particles move.
What happes to the motion of particles if more heat energy is applied?
As heat is applied, particles spread out and move more rapidly. Consequently, if you decrease the temperature the particles become closer and slow down.
When the speed of particles in a gas increases what els increases?
As the speed of the particles in gas increases the heat of gas increases as well.
How does heat energy affect the movement of particles?
If you take a vessel full of water and heat it with the spirit lamp you will find that when the heat energy is continuously transferred the molecules in the vessel gets the energy as a result they move in a faster rate. The transfer of heat energy to any molecules increases its kinetic energy.
Explain how the motion of particles in an object changes when its temperature increases?
When temperature increases the particles of an object gain more heat energy, therefore move faster colliding with each other more.
Does everything that move have kinetic energy?
Yes, it does. Kinetic energy is moving energy. An example is heat(thermal) energy, because the particles are vibrating and are very spread out.
How are Kinetic Energy and heat related to phase changes?
heat increases kinetic energy i.e. motion of the particles leading to bond breakage which ultimately causes phase change
