Question 1

What describes the particle motion in a solid?

Accepted Answer

Particles vibrate in fixed positions.

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Particles slide past one another easily.

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Particles are far apart and can be compressed.

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Particles move freely in all directions.

Question 2

What is the primary characteristic of gas particle motion?

Accepted Answer

Particles move quickly and are far apart.

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Particles vibrate slowly around a fixed position.

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Particles are fixed in place.

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Particles slide past each other easily.

Question 3

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Accepted Answer

Solid

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Liquid

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Plasma

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Gas

Question 4

In which state of matter do particles have enough energy to overcome some attractions but still remain close together?

Accepted Answer

Liquid

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Gas

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Solid

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Plasma

Question 5

What happens to particle motion when a solid is heated?

Accepted Answer

Particles vibrate more rapidly.

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Particles stop moving completely.

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Particles combine to form a liquid.

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Particles move closer together.

Question 6

Which model can best illustrate the behavior of particles in a gas?

Accepted Answer

Particles are far apart and move randomly.

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Particles are tightly packed and do not move.

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Particles slide past each other in fixed positions.

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Particles are arranged in a fixed structure.

Question 7

What is the motion of particles in a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Particles are close together but can move past one another.

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Particles vibrate in fixed positions.

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Particles are spread far apart and move randomly.

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Particles are fixed in place and do not move.

Question 8

Which statement best describes the kinetic energy of gas particles?

Accepted Answer

Gas particles have high kinetic energy and move rapidly.

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Gas particles vibrate without moving from one location.

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Gas particles have low kinetic energy and move slowly.

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Gas particles have fixed positions and do not move.

Question 9

What occurs when a solid changes to a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Melting

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Freezing

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Sublimation

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Condensation

Question 10

What effect does cooling have on the particles in a gas?

Accepted Answer

Particles move slower and come closer together.

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Particles move faster and spread apart.

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Particles remain at the same speed and distance.

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Particles vibrate in fixed positions.

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