Thermal Energy

The graph below represents changes in particle motion in a solid plastic cube over time. The changes in the particles of the plastic cube must be accompanied by which of the following?

• An increase in mass

• A decrease in mass

• An increase in temperature

• A decrease in temperature

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A beaker of 98°C liquid was set on a table in a 72°C lab. A group of students monitored the temperature of the liquid for 45 minutes but had to leave class when the bell rang. When they return tomorrow, what will be the

• The temperature of the liquid will be 0°C because that is the lowest temperature it can reach.

• The temperature of the liquid will be 98°C because heat from the lab will start to warm it back up.

• The temperature of the liquid will be 72°C because once it reaches the temperature of the room, it will be at equilibrium.

• The temperature of the liquid will be 0°C because heat will continue to leave the beaker until it reaches freezing.

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Joshua conducted an experiment. He placed granules in a beaker of water. He measured the temperature before and after. The change in temperature gives Joshua information about the mixture best described by which of the following

• The ability of the mixture to conduct an electric current

• The current arrangement of atoms in the mixture

• The decrease in the kinetic energy of the particles

• The quantity of heat released by the mixture

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Four containers made of different materials were set out on a table. Each container held water with a temperature of 30°C. The temperature of the water was measured after 15 minutes. Which container was the most effective

• P

• Q

• R

• S

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There are two closed containers, A and B, both of which contain the same number of nitrogen gas molecules. The gas molecules in container B have twice the average speed of the molecules in container A. Which of the follow

• The nitrogen gas in container A has a greater temperature than the nitrogen gas in container B

• The nitrogen gas in container B has a greater density than the nitrogen gas in container A.

• The nitrogen gas in container B has a greater temperature than the nitrogen gas in container A.

• The nitrogen gas in container B has a greater mass than the nitrogen gas in container A.

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In an energy transfer experiment, four blocks of different temperatures are stacked. Where would energy transfer by conduction move downward, from a higher block to a lower block?

• Sample 2 to Sample 4

• Sample 1 to Sample 2

• Sample 3 to Sample 4

• Sample 1 to Sample 3

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Montrell was asked to draw a concept map of changes in matter at the molecular level. An incomplete sample is provided here. Which of the following labels would be most appropriate for completing the diagram?

• Arrow A = Particles become more tightly packed.

• Arrow B = The temperature of the substance does not change.

• Arrow C = Kinetic energy of particles increases.

• Arrow D = Particles become more widely spaced.

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A beach condo developer in Galveston is trying to decide what kind of windows to install in her condos. She wants the windows to provide the most comfortable environment for her renters. Which statement below is NOT a factor in choosing the windows?

• Windows that block any thermal exchange

• Windows that prevent outside air from entering via convection

• Windows that prevent inside air from escaping via convection

• Windows that allow radiation from sunlight to warm the inside

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy of particles in a substance?

• As kinetic energy decreases, temperature is not affected.

• As kinetic energy increases, temperature decreases.

• As kinetic energy decreases, temperature increases.

• As kinetic energy increases, temperature increases.

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What type of heat transfer occurs at point B in the diagram?

• Conduction; heat rises, cold sinks

• Convection; heat rises, cold sinks

• Conduction; cold rises, heat sinks

• Convection; cold rises, heat sinks

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