Chapter 11 - Condensed Phases



Learning Goals

1. Employ the kinetic-molecular model to explain the differences in motion of particles in gases, liquids, and solids and how these relate to their states.

2. Describe the various types of intermolecular attractive forces, and state the kinds of intermolecular forces expected for a substance given it's molecular structure.

3. Explain the meaning of the terms viscosity, surface tension, critical temperature, and critical pressure, and account for the variation of these properties in terms of intermolecular forces and temperature.

4. Explain the way in which the vapor pressure of a substance changes with intermolecular forces and temperature.

5. Describe the relationship between the pressure on the surface of a liquid and the boiling point of the liquid.

6. Draw a phase diagram of a substance given appropriate data, and use the phase diagram to predict which phase(s) are present at any given temperature and pressure.

7. Distinguish between crystalline and amorphous solids.


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