Temperature

____ is a measure of the average kinetic energy among the particles of a substance.

• heat

• specific heat

• temperature

• thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of these samples of water will have greater average kinetic energy among its particles?

• 20 ^oC

• 40 ^oC

• They will be equal.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of these samples of water will have faster average velocity among its particles?

• 20 ^oC

• 40 ^oC

• They will be equal.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Match the following temperature scales with the correct descriptions.

• everyday measurements in U.S.

• Fahrenheit

• based on absolute zero

• Celsius

• everyday measurements outside of U.S.

• Kelvin

Which of these would be the coldest possible temperature?

• 0 ^oF

• 0 ^oC

• 0 K

What tool is used to measure temperature?

• calorimeter

• thermometer

• ruler

• balance

The theoretical temperature at which all particle motion stops is called __.

• boiling point

• freezing point

• absolute zero

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of these represents a higher temperature?

• 
• 
• They are equal.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Water boils at 100 __ and freezes at 0 __.

• ^oF

• ^oC

• K

Water boils at 373 __ and freezes at 273 __.

• ^oF

• ^oC

• K