Quiz about States of Matter Quiz

Question 1

Which of these describes a state of matter when heated?

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As a solid gets warmer, its particles move faster but lower than liquids and gases

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A gas is heated, and it becomes a liquid.

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As a liquid becomes cooler, its particles move faster.

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The liquid cools and forms a gas.

Question 2

Which statement correctly compares the kinetic energy of particles in solids, liquids, and gases at the same temperature?

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Particles in gases have the highest kinetic energy.

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Particles in solids have the highest kinetic energy.

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Particles in liquids have the highest kinetic energy.

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Particles in solids, liquids, and gases have the same kinetic energy.

Question 3

The particles in Sample 1 have ____ kinetic energy than the particles in Sample 2.

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Greater

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Less

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Equal

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Lower

Question 4

In which state of matter are particles arranged randomly?

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Liquid

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Solid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 5

Which state of matter has particles that move freely and have greater kinetic energy?

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Gas

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Solid

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Liquid

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Plasma

Question 6

What is the arrangement of particles in a solid?

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Particles are tightly packed.

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Particles are far apart.

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Particles are arranged randomly.

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Particles move freely.

Question 7

Which state of matter has the highest kinetic energy?

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Gas

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Solid

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Liquid

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All have the same kinetic energy

Question 8

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles as the temperature increases?

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It increases

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It decreases

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It stays the same

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It disappears

Question 9

How do particles in a gas behave compared to particles in a liquid?

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They move faster

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They move slower

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They stay still

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They move in fixed positions

Question 10

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles as the temperature decreases?

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It decreases

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It stays the same

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It increases

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It disappears

Question 11

In which state of matter do particles have the least kinetic energy?

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Solids

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Liquids

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Gases

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All states have the same kinetic energy

Question 12

In which situation are the water molecules moving the fastest?

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Steam rising from the pot

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Dew drops on the grass

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Water in the bottle

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Ice cubes in the freezer

Question 13

Which of the following best describes what happens to liquid molecules when they become solid?

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They slow down and form a more organized structure.

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They stop moving completely.

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They move faster and spread out.

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They break apart into separate atoms.

Question 14

Ms. Jackson received a balloon to celebrate her birthday. Over the weekend, the temperature in her office was very cold and she noticed her balloon began to deflate. Which statement best explains why this occurred?

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The cold temperature caused the helium gas in the balloon to slow down and shrink the balloon

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The cold temperature caused the helium gas in the balloon to speed up and shrink the balloon

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The cold temperature caused the helium gas in the balloon to slow down and expand the balloon

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The cold temperature caused the helium gas in the balloon to speed up and expand the balloon

Question 15

Which of the following correctly ranks the states of matter in order of increasing the kinetic energy of particles?

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Solid < Liquid < Gas

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Gas < Liquid < Solid

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Liquid < Solid < Gas

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Solid < Gas < Liquid

Question 16

Which sample is most likely in the gaseous state?

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Sample A

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Sample B

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Sample C

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None of the above

Question 17

What characteristic of the particles in Sample A indicates it is in the gaseous state?

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Particles are spread apart and have the greatest kinetic energy

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Particles are closely packed

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Particles are in a fixed position

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Particles are vibrating in place

Question 18

For a science fair project, Aisha inflates three identical balloons with air and places them in different locations: one in the refrigerator, one in her room, and one outside on a hot day. After an hour, she notices that the balloons have changed size. Rank the balloons from largest to smallest.

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A. Hot day, room temperature, refrigerator

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B. Refrigerator, room temperature, hot day

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C. Room temperature, hot day, refrigerator

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D. All balloons remain the same size

Question 19

How would you explain the behavior of gas particles in extremely cold conditions to Jenna?

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The particles would barely move because they have very little energy.

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The particles would move faster because there's no gravity in space.

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The particles would behave the same as on Earth because temperature doesn't matter in space.

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The particles would turn into a liquid because it's so cold.

Question 20

How does the temperature of the baking sheet affect the particles in the cookie dough?

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The heat causes dough particles to move faster and further apart, allowing the dough to spread.

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The heat causes dough particles to move closer together, compressing the cookie.

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The heat has no effect on dough particles; spreading is due to gravity only.

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The heat causes dough particles to evaporate, making the cookie smaller.

Question 21

Which statement best explains why a balloon filled with water retains its shape in the freezer while one filled with air appears deflated?

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Water particles move slower than air particles, allowing them to pack closely and retain shape.

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Water particles have more kinetic energy than air particles at low temperatures.

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Water particles are farther apart than air particles, allowing water to retain its volume.

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Water particles are closer together than air particles, allowing water to retain its shape.

Question 22

On a cold winter morning, Uma notices beautiful frost patterns on her bedroom window. Uma wonders: "How do these patterns form, and what's happening to the water particles?" How would you explain the formation of frost in terms of particle behavior and energy?

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Water particles in the air slow down and stick to the cold window, forming ice crystals.

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Water particles speed up in cold temperatures, creating patterns as they move.

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The glass releases particles that form the frost patterns.

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Frost patterns are painted on the window by low temperatures.

Question 23

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept that particles in a gas have more kinetic energy than particles in a liquid?

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Steam rising from a cup of hot tea.

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Ice melting in a glass of water.

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Water being stirred with a spoon.

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Condensation forming on a cold glass.

Question 24

How would you explain to Jamal how temperature affects the behavior of molasses, using what you know about particles and kinetic energy?

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The warm temperature gave the molasses particles more energy, making them move faster and the molasses less thick.

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The warm temperature made the molasses particles stick together more, causing it to flow faster.

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Temperature doesn't affect how molasses flows; it was just the large amount that made it move quickly.

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The warm temperature turned the molasses into a gas, making it spread faster.

Question 25

Based on this passage, which statement is true about the kinetic energy of particles in different states of matter?

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Particles in a gas have more kinetic energy than particles in a solid.

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Particles in a solid have more kinetic energy than particles in a gas.

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Particles in a liquid have the same kinetic energy as particles in a solid.

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The kinetic energy of particles is the same in all states of matter.

Question 26

What causes the ice cream to melt faster on a hot day?

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The particles in the ice cream move faster.

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The particles in the ice cream move slower.

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The ice cream is made of different ingredients.

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The ice cream is in a colder environment.

Question 27

Why does the lid of the pot move differently when water is boiling compared to when it's just warm?

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The steam pushes up against the lid when boiling.

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The lid is heavier when the water is warm.

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The water particles stop moving when boiling.

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The lid is made of a different material.

Question 28

Which properties correctly describe a liquid?

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Medium kinetic energy of particles

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Indefinite shape, definite volume

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Indefinite shape and volume

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Definite shape and volume

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High kinetic energy of particles

Question 29

Which properties correctly describe a gas?

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Indefinite shape and volume

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High kinetic energy of particles

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Low kinetic energy of particles

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Definite shape and volume

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Indefinite shape, definite volume

Question 30

What happens to the particles of matter when they change their state?

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As a solid gets warmer, its particles move faster.

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When a gas is heated, its particles move slowly.

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As a liquid becomes warmer, its particles move slowly.

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As the liquid cools, its particles move faster.

Question 31

Which statements about the kinetic energy of particles in liquids and gases are true? (Choose Two)

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Particles in liquids have higher kinetic energy than in solids.

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Particles in gases have the highest kinetic energy.

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Particles in gases have lower kinetic energy than in liquids.

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Particles in liquids have lower kinetic energy than in solids.

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Particles in solids have the highest kinetic energy.

Question 32

Rank the balloons from largest to smallest after being placed in different locations: one in the refrigerator, one in her room, and one outside on a hot day.

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Outside, Room, Refrigerator

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Room, Refrigerator, Outside

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Refrigerator, Outside, Room

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Outside, Refrigerator, Room

Question 33

How does temperature affect the behavior of molasses, using what you know about particles and kinetic energy?

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Higher temperature makes molasses thinner and particles move faster.

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Higher temperature makes molasses thicker and particles move slower.

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Lower temperature makes molasses thinner and particles move faster.

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Temperature has no effect on molasses.

Question 34

What happens to the particles in milk as the temperature increases?

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They move faster and have more energy.

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They move slower and have less energy.

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They stay the same and do not change.

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They disappear completely.

Question 35

Which state of matter has atoms and molecules that are closely packed in a fixed, orderly arrangement?

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 36

What is a characteristic of liquids according to the passage?

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They have a definite volume but no definite shape.

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They have a definite shape and volume.

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They have no definite shape or volume.

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They are always frozen.

Question 37

In which state of matter do atoms and molecules have the highest kinetic energy?

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Gas

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Solid

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Liquid

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Plasma

Question 38

Explain how the arrangement of atoms and molecules in solids affects their kinetic energy and physical properties.

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Solids have atoms and molecules that are tightly packed, resulting in low kinetic energy.

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Solids have atoms and molecules that are loosely packed, allowing high kinetic energy.

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Solids have atoms and molecules that are randomly arranged, causing medium kinetic energy.

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Solids have atoms and molecules that are widely spaced, leading to high kinetic energy.

Question 39

Why do gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume? Use the concept of kinetic energy to explain your answer.

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Gases have high kinetic energy, causing particles to spread out and fill any container.

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Gases have low kinetic energy, causing particles to stay in one place.

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Gases have medium kinetic energy, causing particles to move slowly.

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Gases have no kinetic energy, causing particles to remain still.

Question 40

What is the primary difference in the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules between solids, liquids, and gases?

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Gases have the most kinetic energy, while solids have the least.

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Solids have the most kinetic energy, while gases have the least.

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Liquids have the least kinetic energy, while solids have the most.

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Solids and gases have the same kinetic energy.

Question 41

Define temperature in terms of kinetic energy and explain how it affects the states of matter.

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Temperature is the measure of average kinetic energy and affects all states of matter.

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Temperature is the measure of potential energy and affects only solids.

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Temperature is the measure of total energy and affects only gases.

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Temperature is the measure of chemical energy and affects only liquids.

Question 42

What is temperature a measure of in a substance?

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The average kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules

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The color of the substance

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The weight of the substance

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The volume of the substance

Question 43

What happens to solids as temperature increases?

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They melt into liquids

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They become colder

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They turn into gases immediately

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They remain unchanged

Question 44

Which state of matter has the highest kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

Steam (gas)

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Ice (solid)

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Liquid water

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All have the same kinetic energy

Question 45

How does steam behave due to its kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

It expands to fill any space

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It retains a fixed shape and volume

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It flows and takes the shape of its container

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It stays in one place

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