Learn how phase changes occur frequently in our daily lives, and explore at a molecular level what happens as these changes occur. Computer models allow you to trace the path of an atom and view the intermolecular interactions taking place. You will also investigate how temperature relates to phase change and how this applies to the real world.Students will be able to:
- Give example of phase changes that occur every day and how they affect the world around us
- Describe what the phases of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) look like at the atomic level
- Explain how the forces of attraction are what keep atoms in a particular phase at a specific temperature
- Explain how the input of energy into a system affects the state of matter
- Describe how both latent heat and evaporative cooling play a role in changes of phase
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The Java Runtime Environment version 5 (sometimes referred to as 1.5) or later with Java Webstart is required to run any of the activities. You can download it at: java.com.
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