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Chapter 16 Vocabulary Words

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SI unit of pressure. Pascal
Resistance to flow by a fluid. Viscosity
Force exerted per unit area. P= F/A Pressure
Ability of a liquid or gas to exert an upward force on an object immersed in it. Buoyancy
An increase in the size of a substance when the temperature is increased. Thermal Expansion
Matter consisting of postively and negatively charged particles. Plasma
The spreading of particles throughout a given volume until they are uniformly distributed. Diffusion
The amount of energy required for the liquid to reach its boiling point. Heat of Vaporization
Temperature at which the pressure of a vapor in a liquid is equal to the external pressure acting on the surface of the liquid. Boiling Point
Amount of energy needed to change a substance from a solid phase to a liquid phase at its melting point. Heat of Fusion
The temperature at which a solid begins to liquify. Melting Point
Explanation of the behavior of molecules in matter; states that all matter is made up of constantly moving particles that collide without losing energy. Kinetic Theory
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