What happens to a powder when it is dispersed in the air?

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This discussion focuses on the behavior of powders when dispersed in the air compared to gases. It establishes that a gas, such as oxygen, exists in a gaseous state due to its temperature being above its boiling point, while powders remain solid and do not disperse in the same manner. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the physical states of matter and their properties, particularly in relation to temperature and phase changes.

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what a gas is like. How would you compare it to how powder acts(when dispersed into the air)?
 
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What do you know about gas? About solid? About ideal gas?
 
A gas is such because, in the environment it is in, the temperature is above its boiling point. For example oxygen on earth. If you have a powder, then clearly it is a solid and will not disperse in the air the way a gas would.

You can look up boiling points on some periodic tables or the internet.
 

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