How does temperature affect the phases of matter?

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Natalie Anton · Accepted Answer

Temperature affects phase change by slowing down the movement in between the atoms, thus causing a change in kinetic energy, which in turn causes the atoms to undergo forms of combining or a type of disepersion.

Although kinetic energy is the cause of phase changes, it can also be produced by other processes. For example, pressure and temperature can influence the kinetic energy of many other states, which can then influence every state of matter. Condensing a collection of atoms or compounds will force the atoms to move closer together, resulting in a lower net kinetic energy energy. Reducing temperature also has this effect; colder temperatures can slow down atomic movements, which will naturally cause each atom to move closer to each other. Thus, it is plausible that kinetic energy is the cause of phase changes in matter and atomic phase changes. -Dylan H.

Caleb Adams · Answer

undefined Temperature affects the phases of matter by altering the kinetic energy of the particles. As temperature increases, the kinetic energy of particles increases, causing them to move more rapidly and potentially overcome intermolecular forces. This can lead to a phase transition, such as melting from a solid to a liquid or boiling from a liquid to a gas. Conversely, decreasing temperature reduces the kinetic energy of particles, causing them to move more slowly and potentially form more ordered structures, leading to phase transitions in the opposite direction.