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State the smallest particle that can exist freely in nature and retain the properties of a substance.
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A molecule is the smallest particle that can exist freely in nature and retains the properties of the substance. Its size is nearly 10^-10 m, and it cannot be seen even by a microscope.
Why does heat make particles move faster?
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Heat increases the internal energy of a substance. The molecules gain kinetic energy, so their motion becomes faster. When a substance is cooled, molecular motion becomes slower and kinetic energy dec…
State the definition of heat.
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Heat is the internal energy of a substance. It is measured in joule (J).
A substance absorbs heat but its temperature does not change during change of state. Why?
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During change of state, the absorbed heat is used to change the forces of attraction between molecules. The average kinetic energy remains unchanged, so the temperature stays constant. This heat is ca…
State the difference between evaporation and boiling.
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Evaporation is the change of liquid into vapour from the surface at all temperatures. Boiling is the change of liquid into vapour at a fixed temperature throughout the whole mass of the liquid.
A liquid evaporates quickly on a windy day. Why?
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The rate of evaporation increases with wind. Moving air removes vapour near the surface, so more molecules can escape from the liquid surface. Evaporation is also faster when temperature and surface a…
When does water boil?
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Water boils at 100°C.
A pressure cooker is used for cooking. Why does water boil at a higher temperature inside it?
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Pressure and boiling point are directly related. In a pressure cooker, water boils at nearly 125°C because the pressure is higher than normal. Higher pressure raises the boiling point.
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