Question 1

Which statement best describes the particle model of matter?

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All matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms or molecules that are constantly in motion.

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Matter is made up of large, solid particles that do not move.

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Matter does not consist of any particles.

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Particles in matter are static and never move.

Question 2

What is the state of matter in which particles are tightly packed together and vibrate in place?

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Solid

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Gas

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Plasma

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Liquid

Question 3

Which state of matter has particles that are far apart and have no definite shape or volume?

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Gas

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Liquid

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Solid

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Plasma

Question 4

What is the term for the process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without going through the liquid state?

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 5

What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles gain energy and move faster.

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The particles lose energy and slow down.

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The particles change shape.

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The particles decrease in number.

Question 6

In which state of matter do particles have the most energy and move freely?

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Gas

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Plasma

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Liquid

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Solid

Question 7

What is the term for the process by which a gas changes directly into a solid without going through the liquid state?

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Deposition

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

Question 8

What is the term for the process by which a liquid changes into a gas at the surface of the liquid?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Melting

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 9

Which state of matter has particles that are close together but can slide past each other?

Accepted Answer

Liquid

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Solid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 10

What is the term for the process by which a gas changes into a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Condensation

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

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Freezing

Question 11

What is the movement of particles in a solid?

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Vibrates in place

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Spins rapidly

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Jumps around

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Moves freely

Question 12

What happens to the speed of particles when a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?

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Speed increases

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Speed stops

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Speed decreases

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Speed remains constant

Question 13

How do particles behave in a gas?

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Move randomly and freely

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Stick together

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Form crystals

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Vibrate in place

Question 14

What is the relationship between temperature and the movement of particles?

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As temperature increases, particle movement increases

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As temperature decreases, particle movement increases

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Temperature has no effect on particle movement

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As temperature increases, particle movement decreases

Question 15

How do particles in a liquid compare to particles in a solid?

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Particles in a liquid are more spread out and can move past one another

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Particles in a liquid are less energetic than particles in a solid

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Particles in a liquid are arranged in a regular pattern

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Particles in a liquid are closer together and vibrate in place

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