Kinetic Particle Theory Quiz

Particles of which of the following states of matter experience the strongest intermolecular forces of attraction?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Cannot tell

Which of the following states of matter can be easily compressed?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Cannot tell

Which property affects whether a state of matter can be easily compressed?

• The movement of particles

• The arrangement of particles

• The element of the particles

• Cannot tell

The temperature for the transition between solid state to liquid state is called the _______ _____.

Between particles of solid, liquid and gas, which of them have the highest kinetic energy?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Cannot tell

Particles of a liquid _____ past each other freely throughout the liquid.

When ice melts into water, it gains _______ energy from the surroundings.

When the temperature is increased, what happens to the kinetic energy of the particles?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

Which of the following correctly describes the energy changes during the process of boiling?

• Thermal energy is used to increase kinetic energy of the particles.

• Thermal energy is used to overcome the intermolecular forces of attraction.

• Kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy and lost to the surrounding.