Particle Theory of Matter Quiz

In order for an object to have kinetic energy, it must be doing what?

• Resting

• Moving

• Charging

• Decaying

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What is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up an object or a substance?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Volume

• Mass

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Explain how you can decide whether a substance is a solid, a liquid, or a gas.

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Consider a balloon filled with air on a hot summer day. How does the increase in temperature affect the volume of the balloon? Which state of matter inside the balloon is affected the most?

• The volume decreases and solids are affected the most

• The volume increases and gases are affected the most

• The volume remains the same and liquids are affected the most

• The volume decreases and liquids are affected the most

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How does the particle theory of matter explain the ability of a liquid to flow?

• By describing how particles move and interact in different states of matter

• Through the calculation of liquid density

• By measuring the viscosity of the liquid

• Using the temperature dependence of liquid flow

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Match the following changes of state:

• Freezing

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• Sublimation

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• Condensation

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How does the particle theory of matter explain the process of a puddle of water evaporating on a sunny day?

• By stating that water particles gain energy from the sun, move faster, and escape into the air as gas.

• By claiming that water transforms into a solid before evaporating.

• By suggesting that water directly disappears without changing its state.

• By indicating that the process is purely a chemical reaction unrelated to particle movement.

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What is happening to the temperature of a block of ice while it is melting under the sun?

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If two soccer balls are kicked across a field, how can you tell which one has more kinetic energy?

• By measuring the mass of each ball

• By observing which ball travels the farthest

• By comparing the size of the balls

• By timing how long each ball is in the air

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While filling a balloon with air for a party, your sibling comments that since the air takes the shape of the balloon, it must be a liquid. How would you respond to that statement?