Chapter 8 Practice Test

Front

What is the relationship between pressure and volume according to Boyle's Law?

Back

As volume decreases, pressure increases.

Front

What is the term for a liquid's resistance to flow?

Back

Viscosity.

Front

What does 'state of matter' refer to?

Back

It refers to something being a solid, liquid, or gas.

Front

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

Back

Melting.

Front

What is the term for the change from liquid to gas?

Back

Vaporization.

Front

What is the term for the change from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the term for the change from liquid to solid?

Back

Freezing.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on gas volume?

Back

As temperature increases, gas volume increases (Charles's Law).

Front

What is buoyancy?

Back

Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid.