Phases of Matter

Which of the following statements best describes the molecules of water in the solid phase?

• They move slowly in straight lines.

• They are arranged in a random pattern.

• They move rapidly in straight lines.

• They are arranged in a regular geometric pattern.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which grouping of the three phases of bromine is listed in order from left to right for increasing distance between bromine molecules?

•  liquid, solid, gas

• gas, liquid, solid

• solid, gas, liquid

• solid, liquid, gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

 Which 5.0-milliliter sample of NH₃ will take the shape of and completely fill a closed 100.0-milliliter container?

• NH₃(g)

• NH₃(aq)

• NH₃(l)

• NH₃(s)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In which material are the particles arranged in a regular geometric pattern?

• C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s)

• H₂O(l)

• CO₂(g)

• NaCl(aq)

At STP, which 2.0-gram sample of matter uniformly fills a 340-milliliter closed container?

• Br₂(l)

• KCl(aq)

• Xe(g)

• Fe(NO₃)₂(s)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which statement best describes the shape and volume of an aluminum cylinder at STP?

• It has a definite shape and no definite volume.

• It has no definite shape and a definite volume.

• It has no definite shape and no definite volume.

• It has a definite shape and a definite volume.

Which diagram best represents a gas in a closed container?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The particles in a crystalline solid are arranged

• regularly and far apart

• regularly and close together

• randomly and close together

• randomly and far apart

Which particle model diagram represents xenon at STP?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which particle diagram represents one substance in the gas phase?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4