Particulate nature of matter

Which statement best describes the fact that gases can be compressed?

• The particles in a gas do not have a fixed volume.

• The particles in a gas are very far apart.

• The particles in a gas have no force of attraction (bonds) between them.

• The particles in a gas are constantly moving very rapidly.

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A substance has a boiling point of 90°C. What changes occur when it is heated from 50°C to 120°C?

• energy of particles increase; attractive forces decrease

• energy of particles decrease; attractive forces increase

• energy of particles increase; attractive forces increase

• energy of particles decrease; attractive forces decrease

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The three states of matter are represented by diagrams X, Y and Z. Which change occurs during condensation?

• X to Y

• X to Z

• Y to X

• Z to X

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Which description best matches this particle model?

• Closely packed and vibrate about a fixed position.

• Particles are close together but can slide past each other.

• Particles have lots of energy and can move around.

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When ice melts...

• The mass of the water decreases during melting.

• The mass of the water stays the same before, during and after melting.

• The mass of the water is always changing.

• The mass of the water increases during melting.

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When a liquid becomes a solid, what are the changes in the behaviour of the particles? Select all that apply.

• Particles lose energy

• Particles are unable to overcome forces of attraction

• Particles move closer together

• The volume decreases

• Particles become smaller

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In a solid, ___________________. (Select all that apply).

• Particles are packed closely together

• Particles have a fixed shape

• Particles vibrate about their fixed positions

• Particles slide across one another

• There are strong forces of attraction between particles.

What are the differences between steam and water vapour? Select all that apply.

• Steam is formed through boiling, water vapour is formed through evaporation

• Steam has greater kinetic energy than water vapour

• Steam is formed at the boiling point, water vapour can be formed at temperatures below the boiling point.

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How many changes of state occur in this graph?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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Which statement about liquids is correct?

• They have a fixed shape and a fixed volume.

• They have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume.

• They have no fixed shape but they do have a fixed volume.

• They have no fixed shape and no fixed volume.