How is temperature related to the physical change of a substance?

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Lucia Valentine

Chemistry

14 January, 20:00

How is temperature related to the physical change of a substance?

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Huerta · Answer 1

Temperature is a measure of the kinetic energy of particles in a substance. As temperature increases, the atoms or molecules in a substance gain energy. As temperature decreases, the particles lose energy. A change in the energy of particles causes a change in their arrangement. A change in the arrangement of particles can lead to a physical change.

Alan Davies · Answer 2

If the temperature gets low enough it may freeze or get frosty, and if it gets high enough it will melt or boil. The color may even change if it freezes or gets burnt, and the smell may change.

Explanation:

The temperature will affect the state, color, and even smell of a substance based on the substances' sensitivity to heat or cold.