Transitions

Transitions



Diagram of Phase Transitions

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Transitions


Solid Transitions

Solids can go through the process of being melted into a Liquid
Solids can go through the process of sublimation into a Gas
Solids can go through the process of ionization into a Plasma

Liquid Transitions

Liquids can go through the process of Freezing into a solid
Liquids can go through the process of Vaporization into a Gas
Liquids can go through the process of Ionization into a Plasma

Gas Transitions

Gasses can go through the process of Sublimation into a Solid
Gasses can go through the process of Condensation into a Liquid
Gasses can go through the process of Ionization into a Plasma

Plasma Transitions

Plasma can go through the process of Recombination into a Gas
Plasma can go through the process of Recombination into a Liquid
Plasma can go through the process of Recombination into a Solid

What are the processes?


Melting

Melting occurs when solids are heated enough that the particles gain enough energy to overcome fixed positions, losing its compression in the process.


Sublimation

Sublimation is the result of when a solid turns into a gas without turning into a liquid or going through the state of being a liquid.


Ionization

Ionization is when any phase of matter can be turned into plasma, through extreme temperatures, this is typically the result of electrons being removed from atoms.


Vaproization

Vaproization is when a liquid absorbs enough heat for the molecules to begin spreading out which forms a gas, as this typically occurs during boiling.


Condensation

Condesation is when a gas loses its heat and the particles slow down enough that it compresses causing the molecules to form a liquid.


Deposition

Deposition occurs whenever a gas goes directly to a solid whilst avoiding the liquid phase, as this occurs when gas molecules lose enough energy. Like water vapor freezing directly into solid ice crystals.