G8 Kinetic Theory Quick Quiz

Which is NOT an assumption of kinetic theory?

• All matter is composed of tiny particles (atoms, ions, molecules)

• These particles are in constant, random motion

• The particles collide with each other and with the walls of any container in which they are held

• The amount of energy that the particles lose from these collisions effects the temperature of the matter

Gases:

• Have a fixed volume but no fixed shape

• Have no fixed volume or shape

• Have a fixed shape and volume

• Have a fixed shape but no fixed volume

Liquids:

• Have a fixed volume but no fixed shape

• Have no fixed volume or shape

• Have a fixed shape and volume

• Have a fixed shape but no fixed volume

Solids:

• Have a fixed volume but no fixed shape

• Have no fixed volume or shape

• Have a fixed shape and volume

• Have a fixed shape but no fixed volume

The particles in a solid have enough energy to overcome the forces of attraction between the particles

• True

• False

Most solids are crystalline (their particles have specific geometric arrangements)

• True

• False

The total energy of a material's particles is:

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

The energy of movement is:

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

The energy stored in particles is:

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

The temperature of a material is:

• The total thermal energy of the particles

• The average kinetic energy of the particles

• Kinetic energy - potential energy

• Kinetic energy x potential energy