Chemistry 1027A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Rotational Energy, Chemical Equation, Intermolecular Force

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Strength of these interactions determines the melting point. 3 main states of matter: solid, liquid, gas. A substance may exist in only one state, or it may be present in 2-3 states. At some temperature, every substance (except possibly helium) will form a solid. In the solid state, atoms, molecules or ions are locked into a fixed position relative to others in the substance. Forces which hold this lattice together can be very strong (ionic solids) or extremely weak (inert gases) Atoms and molecules in a solid are not moving relative to each other but are always vibrating. Attraction between atoms/molecules keeps them touching, although the species are free to move about. Substance will take the shape of the container that holds it. Increased motion in liquid-atoms/molecules take up more space. Solid is denser than its corresponding liquid (except water) At a high enough temperature forces holding atoms/molecules together is completely overcome (gas)

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