Kinetic Molecular Theory and States of Matter

What does the Kinetic Molecular Theory explain?

• The behavior of particles in different states of matter

• The process of photosynthesis

• The structure of atoms

• The formation of rocks.

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Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What does the Kinetic Molecular Theory state about matter?

• All matter is made of particles that are in constant motion

• All matter is made of particles that are stationary

• All matter is made of particles that are at rest

• All matter is made of particles that are in circular motion.

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Ethan is conducting an experiment where he adds heat to a block of ice. What is the effect of adding energy to the solid ice?

• It becomes a liquid

• It becomes a gas

• It becomes a plasma

• It remains a solid.

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What is the effect of removing energy from a gas?

• It becomes a liquid

• It becomes a solid

• It becomes a plasma

• It remains a gas.

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Which of the following is true about the motion of particles in a gas?

• A) They are tightly packed

• B) They move freely and are far apart

• C) They are stationary

• D) They move in a fixed pattern.

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Which state of matter is compressible?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

What is the volume of a gas determined by?

• A) Its container

• B) Its particles

• C) Its conductivity

Why is plasma considered the most abundant state in the universe?

• It is found in stars

• It is found in oceans

• It is found in mountains

• It is found in forests.

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