Particulate Model of Matter

Which of the following statements is NOT true of all different states of matter?

• They are made up of particles that can expand and contract accordingly.

• The particles that make them up are always in motion.

• They are made up of extremely small particles.

• The particles that make them up move at the same speed.

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Which of the following is a property of a liquid?

• It cannot be compressed.

• Its particles determine the object's colour.

• Its particles are far apart.

• Its particles determine the object's shape. 

When particles are cooled down, they ................. energy and moves .........................

As a result, contraction occurs.

• gain; faster

• gain; slower

• lose; faster

• lose; slower

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The random motion of particles due to their collision with the fast-moving atoms or molecules in the gas or liquid is known as B.......................... motion.

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Which of the following is not a property of a solid?

• It expands lesser when heated compared to a liquid.

• It takes the shape of a container it occupies.

• It cannot be compressed.

• It has a higher density than a gas.

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An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of the gas particles in the balloon?

• The particles move more slowly and become closer together.

• The particles move more slowly and become further apart.

• The particles move faster and become closer together.

• The particles move faster and become further apart. 

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What happens when water evaporates?

• Particles of the water vapour lose energy to their surroundings.

• Particles of the water move faster and further apart.

• The speed of the particles in the water decreases.

• The temperature of the water increases.

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The illustrations shows the spacing of particles in different types of matter. Which illustration is an example of the spacing of particles in solids?

• illustration A

• illustration B

• illustration C

• illustration D

Which of the following is a property of a liquid

• Can't be compressed

• Can be compressed

• Particles are far appart

• Particles hold the object's shape 

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Which description best matches this particle model?

• Closely packed and can't move a lot. 

• Particles are close together but can move a little. 

• Particles have lots of energy and can move around. 

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