Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: States of Matter Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering changes of physical state, definitions, and melting/boiling point data from Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry Workbook.

evaporation

A process occurring at the surface of a liquid, involving the change of state from a liquid into a vapour at a temperature below the boiling point.

kinetic (particle) theory

A theory which accounts for the bulk properties of the different states of matter in terms of the movement of particles (atoms or molecules) - the theory explains what happens during changes in physical state.

Freezing (Change of state A)

The physical change of state from a liquid to a solid.

Melting (Change of state B)

The physical change of state from a solid to a liquid.

Condensing (Change of state C)

The physical change of state from a gas to a liquid.

Evaporating (Change of state D)

The physical change of state from a liquid to a gas.

Melting point of Sodium

$$98\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Boiling point of Sodium

$$883\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Melting point of Radon

$$-71\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Boiling point of Radon

$$-62\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Melting point of Ethanol

$$-117\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Boiling point of Ethanol

$$78\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Melting point of Cobalt

$$1492\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Boiling point of Cobalt

$$2900\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Melting point of Nitrogen

$$-210\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Boiling point of Nitrogen

$$-196\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Melting point of Propane

$$-188\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Boiling point of Propane

$$-42\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Melting point of Ethanoic acid

$$16\,^\circ\text{C}$$

Boiling point of Ethanoic acid

$$118\,^\circ\text{C}$$