Kinetic Molecular Theory

Front

What are the states of matter that are considered fluids?

Back

Gases and liquids.

Front

What greatly affects the movement of gas molecules?

Back

The temperature of the container.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Which state of matter is described by having particles that are far apart and move freely?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is one assumption of the kinetic-molecular theory of gases?

Back

The temperature of a gas depends on the average kinetic energy of the gas particles.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

How is the kinetic energy of particles in a solid best described?

Back

Lowest amount of energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What is the kinetic molecular theory?

Back

A theory that explains the behavior of gases in terms of particles in constant motion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What happens to gas particles when the temperature increases?

Back

They move faster and spread apart.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy in gases?

Back

Higher temperature means higher average kinetic energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids compared to gases?

Back

Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the primary difference between solids and gases in terms of particle arrangement?

Back

Solids have closely packed particles, while gases have widely spaced particles.