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When energy is added to matter what happens to the mollecules and atoms?
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∙ 12y ago
As energy is added to a solid, the subatomic structure moves more rapidly. If the movement is rapid enough, the structure changes phase to a liquid and allows for more space for the atoms to move even more quickly. At a critical velocity the structure breaks down completely and allows the atoms to escape as a gas.
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When energy is added to matter, the molecules and atoms gain kinetic energy and begin to move faster. This increased movement leads to an increase in the temperature of the substance. Additionally, the increased energy can cause molecules and atoms to vibrate more vigorously and may lead to changes in their arrangement or state (such as melting or evaporation) depending on the amount of energy added.
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What happens to the energy added during a phase change?
The added energy is used in the phase change to break intermolecular bonds.It is used for the phase change. ~ APEX
What happens to energy added during a phase change?
The added energy is used in the phase change to break intermolecular bonds.It is used for the phase change. ~ APEX
How is the state of mattr related to the amount of energy in a substance?
When thermal energy is added or removed, the state of matter changes to another solid that becomes liquid and the liquid becomes gas
What happens if magnesium ribbions is added in acetic acid?
what happens if magnesium ribbions is added in acetic acid
Chemical energy is energy that is?
added to a reaction in the form of heat.
What happens to states of matter when you remove thermal energy?
When thermal energy is added the matter goes slower
What happens to the particles of matter when thermal energy is added to it?
When thermal energy is added to particles of matter, it causes the particles to move faster and emit more energy.
What happens to matter to when you add thermal energy?
when you add thermal energy to matter, the matter starts moving faster.
What happens to matter when energy is added?
Matter heats up when energy is added. I could imagine that energy can carry different signatures beyond our device of measure that can make ultra subatomic variations to the affected matter.
What happens is energy is taken away from matter?
When thermal energy is taken away from matter particles move more slowly. When thermal energy is added to matter particles move faster.
What happens to the amount of kinetic energy when heat is added to a pure phase of matter?
The kinetic energy increases as you add more heat.
What happens what thermal energy is added top matter?
Then it will either get hotter, or its phase will change (as when ice melts).
What happens to molecules as energy is added and the temperature increases?
what happens to molecules as energy is added the temperature increses
When freezing happens is energy added?
No, energy is removed.
Does matter take up lease space when energy is added to it?
Matter does not take up less space when energy is added to it. This is because energy is not a physical unity and therefore it does not interfere with the occupancy of space by matter.
What must be added or taken away in order for matter to changes states?
Energy must be added or taken away.
When energy is added to molecules what happens to the substance?
they spread apart and move faster when energy is added.
