Kinetic Theory of Matter

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Kinetic Theory of Matter?

• All matter is made up of tiny particles.
• Occasionally, particles stop moving.
• Particles are always moving in random paths.
• The type of movement of particles depends on the amount of energy.

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Which of the following states of matter has the LOWEST level of energy?

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma

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The energy of an object as it is in motion is defined as

• Kinetic Theory
• Kinetic energy
• Potential energy
• Electric energy

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What happens to the average kinetic energy of matter when it is heated?

• It increases
• It decreases 
• It doesn't change
• It cannot be determined

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At what temperature does matter change phases from a solid to a liquid?

• Melting Point
• Boiling Point
• 100 degrees Celsius
• Condensation Point

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If the atoms of an object are moving fast, the temperature would be...

• High
• Low

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When the temperature of matter decreases the particles ...

• speed up and move farther apart
• speed up and move closer together
• slow down and move farther apart
• slow down and move closer together

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What is the phase change called that occurs when a solid turns into a liquid?

• Melting
• Freezing
• Condensation
• Vaporization

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No Definite Shape and No Definite Volume

• Gas
• Liquid
• Solid

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When the temperature of matter decreases the particles ...

• speed up and move farther apart
• speed up and move closer together
• slow down and move farther apart
• slow down and move closer together

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