- Articulate the solid, liquid, and gas states by examining particle interactions and bonding energies.
- Describe and provide explanations for the characteristics of a phase transition.
- Interpret a phase diagram comprehensively, elucidating the significance of each region.
- Analyze a heating curve for a given substance and provide a detailed explanation.
- Differentiate between a heating curve and a phase diagram, as well as discern the distinctions between specific heat and latent heat.
- Comprehend the fundamental steps involved in conducting a distillation.
- Discriminate between the physical and chemical properties of matter, categorizing changes in matter as either physical or chemical.
- Identify and name the primary phase changes, including boiling, evaporation, freezing, melting, and sublimation.