Explain how a change in thermal energy causes matter to change from one state to another. Give two examples
when thermal energy is absorbed or released it changes the state of matter from one state to another. melting ice and freezing a liquid are examples
Answer:
Water and oxygen
Explanation:
The iron reacts with water and oxygen to form hydrated iron(III) oxide, which we see as rust
In nuclear fission heavier elements are split to make lighter elements whilst releasing energy. An atom, its nucleus to be more specific, is bombarded with neutrons. The nucleus becomes unstable and it starts to split/decay. It creates the fusion products. Neutrons and lighter elements are released; the neutrons from the nuclei of the atom(s) being split.
The least prevalent gas in the atmosphere was oxygen several billion years ago. This is because it was only around 2.4-3 billion years ago when the first photosynthetic bacteria evolved, meaning they produce food from inorganic compounds such as carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen. Oxygen is then released in the atmosphere and this is called <em>The Great Oxygenation Event</em>.