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Molecules in Motion Notes January 20, 2017
Contraction The process of decreasing volume Example: When a volume of gas gets cold, its volume decreases
Expansion The process of increasing volume Example: When a volume of gas gets hot, its volume increases.
Compression When particles are forced into a smaller space. Example: When you push the plunger in on a capped syringe filled with air.
Kinetic Energy Energy of motion The speed at which a particle moves is directly related to the amount of kinetic energy it has.