Chapter 6 States of Matter

The surface of a sample of matter experience a strong pull and stretch tight enough for a spider to walk on it. This is an example of _____ . 

• the liquid state of matter
• the solid state of matter
• surface tension 
• viscosity

At which temperature are the particles in a pencil moving the fastest?

• 50 degrees Celsius
• 40 degrees Celsius
• 30 degrees Celsius
• 20 degrees Celsius

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The sum of all the potential energy and kinetic energy in an object is equal to its ______ . 

• thermal energy 
• kinetic energy 
• potential energy 
• force

A change in the state of matter is caused if enough ____ is added or removed from an object. 

• thermal energy 
• kinetic energy 
• potential energy 
• force 

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Snow melts after a snowstorm because of the addition of ______ . 

• thermal energy 
• kinetic energy 
• potential energy 
• force

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Dry ice is a solid that changes directly to a gas when thermal energy is added. This is an example of _____ . 

• condensation 
• deposition 
• sublimation 
• vaporization 

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During a hot shower, water vapor fogs up the cooler mirror when it turns to water. This is an example of _____ . 

• condensation 
• deposition 
• sublimation 
• vaporization 

Macro put a pot of water on to boil eggs. After a few minutes, all the water was gone. This is an example of ______ . 

• condensation 
• deposition
• sublimation 
• vaporization 

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Adding thermal energy to a cup of water can cause the ________ . 

• particles to move faster
• particles to get farther apart 
• particles to move faster or get farther apart or both 
• particles to remain constant 

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The measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance is the ___________ . 

• temperature
• heat
• thermal energy
• kinetic energy 

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