States of Matter sample lesson

What does the kinetic theory of matter state?

• Matter is anything that has mass and volume.

• Particles in liquids move the fastest.

• Particles in solids do not move at all.

• All particles of matter are in constant motion.

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Look at the diagram provided. Based on the spacing between the particles and the movement of the particles, does the image circled in red represent a solid, liquid, or gas? Explain your reasoning.

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Which of the following phases of matter takes the shape of its container and has a definite shape?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Which state of matter is the most abundant in the universe?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

Explain the science behind why this meme is funny.

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

• It increases

• It stays the same

• It decreases

• It cannot be determined

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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

• slow down and move farther apart

• speed up and move closer together

• slow down and move closer together

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What are the three states of matter involved in the Kinetic Theory of Matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Gas

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Which state of matter has the lowest amount of kinetic energy?