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Kinetic Molecular Theory
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Pasquale Spensieri
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This quiz focuses on the Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT) and its applications to understanding the behavior of matter in different states, making it appropriate for grade 11 chemistry students. The questions systematically explore the fundamental assumptions of KMT, including the relationship between particle motion and temperature, the nature of gas particle collisions, and the relative volumes occupied by gas particles versus empty space. Students must understand that gases consist of particles in constant, random motion with negligible intermolecular forces, that kinetic energy directly correlates with temperature, and that particle behavior differs significantly across solid, liquid, and gas phases. The quiz also addresses related concepts such as diffusion, Brownian motion, and the compressibility of gases, requiring students to connect molecular-level behavior to observable macroscopic properties. To succeed, students need a solid foundation in atomic theory, energy concepts, and the ability to visualize how particle motion and spacing change with temperature and phase transitions. Created by Pasquale Spensieri, a Chemistry teacher in Canada who teaches grade 11. This comprehensive assessment tool serves multiple instructional purposes throughout a unit on states of matter and gas laws. Teachers can deploy individual questions as warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge about particle motion, use question clusters for guided practice during direct instruction, or assign the complete quiz as formative assessment to gauge student understanding before summative evaluation. The variety of question formats and difficulty levels makes it equally effective for differentiated instruction, homework assignments, and review sessions before unit tests. This quiz aligns with chemistry standards NGSS HS-PS1-3 (planning investigations to gather evidence about factors affecting reaction rates) and supports Common Core mathematical practices through quantitative reasoning about particle behavior. The content directly supports state standards focusing on atomic and molecular theory, properties of matter, and the relationship between microscopic particle behavior and macroscopic observations.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an assumption of the kinetic-molecular theory of gases?
Collisions between gas particles are inelastic.
Gases consist of closely spaced particles.
Gas particles move around in an orderly manner.
The temperature of a gas depends on the average kinetic energy of the gas particles.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which states of matter are fluid?
gases and liquids
liquids and solids
gases only
liquids only
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The movement of gas molecules is greatly affected by _________.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The energy of an object as it is in motion is defined as
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Gas molecules can easily be compressed because ___________.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The movement of gas molecules is greatly affected by _________.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The kinetic theory states
Particles won't move if you don't apply energy to it.
Particles only move in liquids and gases.
Particles are always in motion.
At the same temperature the object that has the most mass heats quicker.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
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