The Particle Theory of Matter Quiz

What happens to particles when they are heated?

• They move slower and come closer together.

• They stop moving.

• They move faster and spread farther apart.

• They become larger.

Which of the following is a characteristic of solids?

• Solids have no definite shape but a definite volume.

• Solids have no definite shape and no definite volume.

• Solids have a definite shape and volume.

• Solids have a definite shape but no definite volume.

What is the term used to describe how quickly fluids move?

• Viscosity

• Flow rate

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

What is the force of attraction between particles of a substance called?

• Cohesion

• Surface tension

• Adhesion

• Buoyancy

What is the term for the curved top surface of water in a container?

• Turbulent flow

• Viscosity

• Meniscus

• Laminar flow

What principle explains why heavy metal ships float?

• Newton's Third Law

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Pascal's Principle

• Archimedes' Principle

What is the term for the resistance to flow in fluids?

• Viscosity

• Flow rate

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

What type of flow is smooth and regular?

• Viscous flow

• Turbulent flow

• Laminar flow

• Chaotic flow

What is the force that acts upward on an object in a fluid?

• Pressure

• Weight

• Gravity

• Buoyancy

What is the formula for calculating density?

• d = m/v

• d = v/m

• d = m*v

• d = v*m