States of Matter Quiz

Which of the following statements best describes the solid state of matter?

• Particles are loosely packed with weak intermolecular forces of attraction.

• Particles are closely packed in a fixed arrangement with strong intermolecular forces of attraction.

• Particles are far apart with no intermolecular forces of attraction.

• Particles move freely with large intermolecular spaces.

What happens to the intermolecular forces of attraction during the melting of a solid?

• They become stronger.

• They remain unchanged.

• They weaken, allowing the particles to move more freely.

• They disappear completely.

What is the latent heat of fusion (Fusion refers to the process in which a solid substance changes into a liquid when heat is applied)?

Which of the following processes involves the increase in kinetic energy of particles?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Deposition

• Evaporation

During boiling, what happens to the intermolecular spaces between particles?

• They decrease.

• They remain constant.

• They increase as particles move further apart.

• They disappear.

Which process involves a direct transition from solid to gas?

• Melting

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Freezing

In which of the following states of matter are intermolecular spaces the largest?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What role does pressure play in the interconversion of matter?

• Increasing pressure favors the transition to a gaseous state.

• Decreasing pressure strengthens intermolecular forces of attraction.

• Increasing pressure pushes particles closer together, favoring solid or liquid states.

• Pressure has no effect on the state of matter.

What is the latent heat of vaporization (Vaporization is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas)?

During condensation, what happens to the intermolecular forces of attraction between particles?

• They weaken.

• They remain unchanged.

• They strengthen, pulling particles closer together.

• They disappear completely.