States of Matter and Kinetic Theory Quiz

What is the kinetic theory?

• A theory that describes the motion of particles in a substance

• A theory that explains the behavior of solids

• A theory that describes the behavior of liquids

• A theory that explains the behavior of gases

What is the energy an object has because of its motion called?

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

What are the particles in a gas like at room temperature?

• Large and in constant motion

• Large and stationary

• Small and stationary

• Small and in constant motion

What type of bonding do compounds like hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methane, and nitrous oxide have?

• Covalent

• Hydrogen

• Metallic

• Ionic

What happens to the gas molecules in a tire when the temperature decreases?

• They move faster

• They move slower

• They collide less frequently

• They collide more frequently

What units can be used to show pressure?

• Kilograms per square meter, kPa

• Pounds per square inch, PSI

• Degrees Celsius, °C

• Meters per second, m/s

What is the pressure at the top of Mount Everest equivalent to?

• The weight of an occupied go-kart pressing on 1 m^2

• The weight of a bicycle pressing on 1 m^2

• The weight of a large dump truck pressing on 1 m^2

• The weight of a pickup truck pressing on 1 m^2

What type of electrical forces occur between atoms?

• Stress

• Attraction

• Cleavage

• Repulsion

Why are the structures of solids usually described in terms of the positions of the constituent atoms rather than their motion?

• Because the motion of particles in solids is rotational

• Because the motion of particles in solids is translational

• Because the motion of particles in solids is unrestricted

• Because the motion of particles in solids is restricted to vibrational motion

Why is carbon dioxide a gas, water a liquid, and salt a solid at room temperature?

• Because salt has strong metallic bonds

• Because water has weak dispersion forces

• Because carbon dioxide has strong ionic bonds

• Because carbon dioxide has weak dispersion forces, water has hydrogen bonds, and salt has strong ionic bonds