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Molecules and Matter Summary
Density
p=m/v
Density is a measure of the compactness of a substance. It relates to the mass of a substance to

Changes of State and Internal Energy

This page delves into the processes of state changes and introduces the concept of internal energy in substances.

Changes of state occur when a substance gains or loses energy through heating or cooling. These physical changes are reversible and include melting, freezing, sublimation, condensation, and vaporization.

Vocabulary: Sublimation is the direct transition from solid to gas without passing through the liquid state.

Internal energy is defined as the total energy stored by particles in a substance, comprising both kinetic and potential energy. It excludes gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of the whole substance's motion.

Definition: Internal energy is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of all particles in a substance.

The page explains how heating affects a system's internal energy and introduces the specific heat capacity equation: ΔE = mcΔθ.

Highlight: The effects of heating on internal energy of substances depend on the mass, specific heat capacity, and energy input.

Molecules and Matter Summary
Density
p=m/v
Density is a measure of the compactness of a substance. It relates to the mass of a substance to

Specific Latent Heat and Kinetic Theory of Matter

This final page explores specific latent heat and introduces the kinetic theory of matter, providing deeper insights into the behavior of particles in different states.

Specific latent heat is the energy required to change 1 kg of a substance from one state to another without changing its temperature. It's calculated using the equation E = mL.

Definition: Specific latent heat of fusion refers to the energy needed for solid-liquid state changes, while specific latent heat of vaporization applies to liquid-gas transitions.

The kinetic theory of matter posits that all matter consists of particles in constant motion. As temperature increases, particle motion accelerates.

Example: Einstein linked the Brownian motion of pollen grains to the idea of molecules in perpetual motion.

The theory makes several assumptions about particle behavior, including elastic collisions, random motion, and adherence to Newton's laws of motion.

Highlight: The kinetic theory provides a framework for understanding density in physics concepts and the differences between states of matter in science at a molecular level.

Molecules and Matter Summary
Density
p=m/v
Density is a measure of the compactness of a substance. It relates to the mass of a substance to

Density and States of Matter

This page introduces fundamental concepts in understanding density in physics concepts and the characteristics of different states of matter.

Density is defined as the mass of a substance per unit volume, calculated using the equation ρ = m/V. It measures how compact a substance is, with denser materials having more tightly packed particles.

Definition: Density (ρ) is the mass (m) of a substance divided by its volume (V), typically measured in kg/m³ or g/cm³.

The three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas - are explained in detail, focusing on their particle arrangement and behavior.

Example: Water exists in all three states: ice (solid), liquid water, and water vapor (gas).

Solids have strong interparticle forces, fixed lattice arrangements, and high density. Liquids have weaker forces, allowing particles to move past each other while remaining close. Gases have very weak forces, enabling particles to move freely at high speeds with low density.

Highlight: The arrangement and energy of particles determine the state of matter, while the particles themselves remain unchanged across states.



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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

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Brad T

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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

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Sudenaz Ocak

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Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

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Dec 2, 2025

3 pages

Exploring Density, States of Matter, and How Heat Changes Things

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Los

@los

A comprehensive overview of molecules, matter, and related physics concepts. This guide covers density, states of matter, changes of state, internal energy, specific latent heat, and kinetic theory, providing essential knowledge for understanding differences between states of matter in science... Show more

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Changes of State and Internal Energy

This page delves into the processes of state changes and introduces the concept of internal energy in substances.

Changes of state occur when a substance gains or loses energy through heating or cooling. These physical changes are reversible and include melting, freezing, sublimation, condensation, and vaporization.

Vocabulary: Sublimation is the direct transition from solid to gas without passing through the liquid state.

Internal energy is defined as the total energy stored by particles in a substance, comprising both kinetic and potential energy. It excludes gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of the whole substance's motion.

Definition: Internal energy is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of all particles in a substance.

The page explains how heating affects a system's internal energy and introduces the specific heat capacity equation: ΔE = mcΔθ.

Highlight: The effects of heating on internal energy of substances depend on the mass, specific heat capacity, and energy input.

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Specific Latent Heat and Kinetic Theory of Matter

This final page explores specific latent heat and introduces the kinetic theory of matter, providing deeper insights into the behavior of particles in different states.

Specific latent heat is the energy required to change 1 kg of a substance from one state to another without changing its temperature. It's calculated using the equation E = mL.

Definition: Specific latent heat of fusion refers to the energy needed for solid-liquid state changes, while specific latent heat of vaporization applies to liquid-gas transitions.

The kinetic theory of matter posits that all matter consists of particles in constant motion. As temperature increases, particle motion accelerates.

Example: Einstein linked the Brownian motion of pollen grains to the idea of molecules in perpetual motion.

The theory makes several assumptions about particle behavior, including elastic collisions, random motion, and adherence to Newton's laws of motion.

Highlight: The kinetic theory provides a framework for understanding density in physics concepts and the differences between states of matter in science at a molecular level.

Molecules and Matter Summary
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Density and States of Matter

This page introduces fundamental concepts in understanding density in physics concepts and the characteristics of different states of matter.

Density is defined as the mass of a substance per unit volume, calculated using the equation ρ = m/V. It measures how compact a substance is, with denser materials having more tightly packed particles.

Definition: Density (ρ) is the mass (m) of a substance divided by its volume (V), typically measured in kg/m³ or g/cm³.

The three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas - are explained in detail, focusing on their particle arrangement and behavior.

Example: Water exists in all three states: ice (solid), liquid water, and water vapor (gas).

Solids have strong interparticle forces, fixed lattice arrangements, and high density. Liquids have weaker forces, allowing particles to move past each other while remaining close. Gases have very weak forces, enabling particles to move freely at high speeds with low density.

Highlight: The arrangement and energy of particles determine the state of matter, while the particles themselves remain unchanged across states.

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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user