3N3 Kinetic Particle Theory

Which of the following is a correct description for solids?

• closely arranged and in fixed positions

• closely arranged and vibrate in fixed positions

• far apart and in fixed positions

• far apart and vibrate in fixed positions

Which of the following descriptions of solids are true?

• Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape, and no fixed volume

• Solids are not rigid, have a fixed shape, and no fixed volume

• Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape, and a fixed volume

• Solids are not rigid, have a fixed shape, and a fixed volume

Which of the following describes a solid?

• a substance with a fixed shape and cannot be compressed

• a substance with with no fixed shape and cannot be compressed

• a substance with a fixed shape and can be compressed

• a substance with with no fixed shape and can be compressed

A liquid is a state of matter that has ________?

• no fixed volume or shape

• no fixed shape but a fixed volume

• fixed shape and volume

• fixed volume but no fixed shape

Which of the following statements about the kinetic particle theory is not true?

• The particles of a gas move faster than those of a liquid

• The particles of a solid have more kinetic energy than those of a gas

• The particles that make up matter are always moving

• The forces of attraction between the particles of a solid are very strong

Which statement about the particles in carbon dioxide gas is correct?

• Particles are close together

• Particles slide past one another

• Particles move randomly

• Particles move with the same speed

Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?

• Gases can be compressed because their particles are smaller than those of liquids or solids

• Gases can be compressed because there is plenty of space between their particles

• Gases can be compressed because they have low boiling points

• Gases can be compressed because their particles are more elastic than those of liquids or solids

Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?

• The particles of a gas vibrate about fixed positions

• The particles of a gas are packed close together in a disorderly arrangement

• The particles of a gas are far apart and move in all directions

• The particles of a gas are stationary and orderly arranged

How will you describe the movement of gaseous particles?

• Particles are sliding over each other

• Particles are moving at high speeds in all direction

• Particles are far apart and arranged randomly

• Particles are far apart but arranged orderly

Which state of matter has particles arranged like this?

• solid

• liquid

• gas