Chem - Ch 10 Quiz - Kinetic Theory

As a material is heated, it's particles....

• get smaller
• slow down
• get cooler
• move more quickly

The motion energy of particles is called...

• kinetic energy
• connecting energy
• electrostatic energy
• gravitational energy

According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory a liquid's (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• particles are held close together by intermolecular forces

• particles are in constant motion

• particles are vibrating in place and closely packed

• particles are not moving

Of these three states of matter, which one has the most kinetic energy? 

• Solid 
• Liquid 
• Gas

Solids are described as having a 

• definite shape and indefinite volume
• indefinite shape and indefinite volume
• definite shape and definite volume
• indefinite shape and definite volume

Which of the following is an assumption of the kinetic-molecular theory of gases?

• Collisions between gas particles are inelastic.

• Gases consist of closely spaced particles.

• Gas particles move around in an orderly manner.

• The temperature of a gas depends on the average kinetic energy of the gas particles.

Adding thermal energy to matter casues its particles to _________________.

• move slower
• move faster
• melt
• feeze

Reorder from LOWEST (left) kinetic energy to HIGHEST (energy) kinetic energy

• solid

• liquid

• gas

The force of attraction between molecules is ___.

• intermolecular forces

• bridge forces

• chemical bonds

These properties describe a ___.

• solid

• liquid

• gas