Quiz about Lesson 4 Study Guide

Question 1

In which phase of matter are particles the most closely packed?

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 2

What happens to particles when a substance goes from a solid to a liquid?

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The particles move farther apart and start to move more freely.

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The particles stop moving entirely.

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The particles become more tightly packed.

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The particles change into different elements.

Question 3

What happens to the density of nitrogen when it changes from liquid to gas?

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The density decreases

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The density increases

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The density remains the same

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The density fluctuates

Question 4

What happens to the density of a substance when it is heated?

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The density decreases.

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The density increases.

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The density remains the same.

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The density doubles.

Question 5

What is the phenomenon when particles change from liquid to gas at the surface of the liquid called?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Melting

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Freezing

Question 6

What happens to kinetic energy when thermal energy is removed from a gas?

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Kinetic energy decreases.

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Kinetic energy increases.

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Kinetic energy remains the same.

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Kinetic energy becomes negative.

Question 7

In what state of matter do molecules have the highest kinetic energy?

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Gas

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Solid

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Liquid

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Plasma

Question 8

What must be added to a system to change ice into water?

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Thermal energy

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Light energy

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Electrical energy

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Magnetic energy

Question 9

What condition would make water change from liquid to gas?

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Increasing the temperature

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Decreasing the temperature

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Increasing pressure

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Adding salt

Question 10

When water condenses, what phase change occurs?

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Gas to liquid

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Liquid to gas

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Liquid to solid

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Solid to gas

Question 11

Describe what happens to the particles in water when it boils.

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They move faster and spread apart.

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They move slower and come closer together.

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They remain static.

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They stop moving.

Question 12

Which state of matter has particles that can move freely in all directions?

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Gas

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Solid

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Liquid

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Plasma

Question 13

Why do solids generally have a higher density than liquids?

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Because their particles are more closely packed

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Because their particles move faster

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Because their particles are lighter

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Because their particles are larger

Question 14

What scientific concept explains that atoms and molecules are always in motion?

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Kinetic-molecular theory

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Proton-neutron theory

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Steady-state theory

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Gravity-waves theory

Question 15

What happens to the mass of water in a closed container when it melts?

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It remains the same.

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It increases.

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It decreases.

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It disappears.

Question 16

What phase change occurs when a solid gains enough energy to become a liquid?

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Melting

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Freezing

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Condensing

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Sublimating

Question 17

What happens at the molecular level when chocolate melts in your mouth?

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Molecular bonds break, and the crystal structure becomes a liquid.

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New molecules form and expand.

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Molecules freeze and harden more.

Question 18

Why do particles in a gas have more kinetic energy than in a liquid?

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Because they move faster

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Because they are heavier

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Because they are larger

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Because they are denser

Question 19

What is the effect of adding thermal energy to a solid substance?

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The particles move faster and may change phase.

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The particles move slower and may change phase.

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The particles stop moving and may change phase.

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The particles do not move and may change phase.

Question 20

What happens to the particles of water as it changes phase from a solid to a gas during sublimation?

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They move farther apart.

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They move closer together.

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They stay in the same positions.

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They vibrate in place.

Question 21

In the PhET States of Matter simulation, what is observed when solid particles are heated?

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Their kinetic energy increases and they move more vigorously.

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They become still and stop moving.

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They change color.

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They shrink in size.

Question 22

How does boiling differ from evaporation?

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Boiling can happen throughout the liquid, whereas evaporation happens only at the surface.

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Boiling occurs only at lower temperatures.

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Evaporation occurs throughout the liquid.

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Evaporation requires external heat.

Question 23

How does the kinetic energy of particles relate to the temperature of an object?

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Higher kinetic energy means higher temperature.

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Higher kinetic energy means lower temperature.

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Temperature does not change with kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy only affects the color of the object.

Question 24

How do the particles of a liquid behave differently from those in a solid?

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Particles in a liquid are loosely packed and move freely past each other.

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Particles in a liquid are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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Particles in a liquid are fixed in position and do not move.

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Particles in a liquid are arranged in a regular pattern and move in fixed paths.

Question 25

What happens to the kinetic energy of molecules as a substance goes from a liquid to a gas?

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Kinetic energy increases as the molecules move faster.

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Kinetic energy decreases as the molecules slow down.

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Kinetic energy remains the same.

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Kinetic energy transforms into kinetic potential.

Question 26

What do you predict happens to the kinetic energy of water particles when the water is heated?

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The kinetic energy increases.

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The kinetic energy decreases.

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The kinetic energy stays the same.

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The kinetic energy fluctuates.

Question 27

How does condensation form from water vapor?

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Water vapor loses energy and changes back into liquid.

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Water vapor gains energy and solidifies.

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Water vapor absorbs thermal energy and becomes solid water.

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Water vapor does not change state.

Question 28

When water boils, what happens to its particles at a molecular level?

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They gain kinetic energy and move rapidly away from each other.

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They lose kinetic energy and stop moving.

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They form a tightly packed solid structure.

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They remain stationary and bound together.

Question 29

What is one evidence that supports water phase changes being physical and not chemical changes?

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The molecular structure of water (one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms) remains unchanged.

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The water molecules combine to form new substances.

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The bonds within water molecules break and reform in new ways.

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Water becomes chemically unstable during phase changes.

Question 30

In the PhET simulation, what is the effect of removing thermal energy on neon gas particles?

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Particles slow down and may become a liquid or solid.

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Particles increase in speed.

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Particles remain the same.

Question 31

What does the kinetic-molecular theory suggest about the movement of particles in different states of matter?

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Particles are always moving; their speed varies with temperature.

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Only gas particles are in motion.

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Solid particles never move.

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Liquid particles are motionless.

Question 32

What happens to a cup of hot chocolate left on the counter over time?

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It cools down by transferring thermal energy to its surroundings.

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It boils and evaporates.

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It heats up further.

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It turns into ice.

Question 33

Which phase of matter has particles that vibrate slowly without changing their position?

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 34

What do liquid particles do?

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They roll around each other but stay close together.

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They stay completely still.

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They move in fixed positions.

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They separate far apart.

Question 35

What is the main difference in particle motion between a solid and a gas?

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Gas particles move very fast, while solid particles move very slowly.

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Gas particles move very slowly, while solid particles move very fast.

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Both move at the same speed.

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Only gas particles vibrate.

Question 36

Why does nitrogen change from liquid to gas as shown in Figure 4.1? Support your choice with a reasoned explanation.

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A substantial increase in temperature causes nitrogen molecules to gain energy and become gas.

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Nitrogen changes to gas naturally over time without needing a temperature change.

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The temperature decrease causes the nitrogen to heat up and turn into gas.

Question 37

How does heat affect the movement of particles in a substance? Draw an example of a model to support your answer.

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Adding heat increases the movement of particles.

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Adding heat decreases the movement of particles.

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Removing heat increases the movement of particles.

Question 38

How does condensation relate to the states of matter? Assess the accuracy of each statement and defend your choice.

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Condensation is the process of a gas becoming a liquid.

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Condensation requires that a liquid becomes a solid first.

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Condensation happens when a liquid directly turns into gas without a middle state.

Question 39

How does increasing thermal energy affect the state of matter of a substance? Assess the accuracy of each statement and defend your choice.

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Increasing thermal energy can cause a solid to become a liquid or a gas.

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Increasing thermal energy can cause a gas to become a solid.

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Increasing thermal energy has no effect on the state of matter.

Question 40

What physical change occurs when water boils?

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Water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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Water changes from a solid to a liquid.

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Water changes from a gas to a liquid.

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Water changes from a liquid to a solid.

Question 41

Water molecules gain energy and change from liquid to gas at any location in the liquid. Choose the correct statement.

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Water molecules gain energy and change from liquid to gas at any location in the liquid.

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Boiling water turns immediately into a solid.

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Boiling occurs only at the surface of the water.

Question 42

In what way do particles behave in solid ice compared to liquid water? Draw an example of a model to support your answer.

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In solid ice, particles vibrate slowly and are closely spaced, unlike in liquid water.

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Ice particles are more dispersed and move faster than those in water.

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Ice particles have the same amount of motion as those in liquid water.

Question 43

What happens to the particles of a gas when it is cooled down? Choose the best answer and explain.

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The particles slow down and may become a liquid or solid.

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The particles gain kinetic energy.

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The particles move faster and spread apart more.

Question 44

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and temperature in matter? Choose the best answer and explain.

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Higher temperatures generally mean higher kinetic energy in particles.

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There is no connection between temperature and kinetic energy.

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Lower temperatures make particles move faster, increasing kinetic energy.

Question 45

Why is it important to record the temperature while heating ice water? Choose the best answer and explain.

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Temperature data allows us to track phase changes and energy transfer.

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Recording temperature has no importance in scientific investigations.

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Temperature recording makes sure the equipment is functioning.

Question 46

What indicates that water is boiling in an experiment? Explain your claim with evidence and reasoning.

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Water forms bubbles throughout the liquid, not just on the surface.

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Water stops moving and stays completely still.

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Water turns into a solid phase.

Question 47

How does the particle motion differ between solids and gases? Draw and label a picture explaining your choice.

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Particles in gases move freely and are widely spaced, while in solids they vibrate slowly and are closely packed.

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Particles in solids move more freely than those in gases.

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Particles in gases are completely still while solids move quickly.

Question 48

Describe evaporation using peppermint oil as an example. Support your claim with evidence and reasoning.

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Peppermint oil changes from liquid to gas due to energy from the surroundings.

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Peppermint oil becomes a solid during evaporation.

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Evaporation means the oil molecules chemically turn into different elements.

Question 49

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy according to the kinetic-molecular theory? Evaluate the statements and provide your reasoning.

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Higher temperature means higher kinetic energy of the particles.

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Temperature and kinetic energy are unrelated.

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Higher temperature means lower kinetic energy of the particles.

Question 50

How does water vapor behave compared to liquid water? Explain your answer with a drawing.

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Water vapor particles move freely and are spread apart, unlike liquid water.

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Water vapor particles are tightly bound like in solids.

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Water vapor is a solid form of water.

Question 51

How does the transfer of energy play a role in the melting of ice and its eventual evaporation?

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Energy transfer causes ice to absorb heat, leading to melting and eventually evaporation.

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Energy transfer causes ice to release heat, leading to melting and eventually evaporation.

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Energy transfer has no effect on the melting of ice and its evaporation.

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Energy transfer causes ice to freeze further, preventing melting and evaporation.

Question 52

What distinguishes the motion of particles in solid ice from those in liquid water and water vapor?

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Particles in solid ice are fixed in place and vibrate, while in liquid water they move freely but remain close, and in water vapor they move rapidly and are far apart.

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Particles in solid ice move rapidly and are far apart, while in liquid water they are fixed in place and vibrate, and in water vapor they move freely but remain close.

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Particles in solid ice move freely but remain close, while in liquid water they are fixed in place and vibrate, and in water vapor they move rapidly and are far apart.

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Particles in solid ice are fixed in place and vibrate, while in liquid water they move rapidly and are far apart, and in water vapor they move freely but remain close.

Question 53

Why do you think that different forms of water require different amounts of energy to change states?

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Because of the different energy levels required to break intermolecular forces

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Because of the different molecular structures

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Due to varying atmospheric pressures

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Due to the presence of impurities

Question 54

What can you infer about the strength of the bonds between particles in ice compared to the bonds in iron based on their melting points?

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The bonds in iron are stronger than in ice.

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The bonds in ice are stronger than in iron.

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The bonds in ice and iron are equally strong.

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Melting points do not indicate bond strength.

Question 55

How does the change in the state of ethanol from liquid to gas help you understand the concept of boiling points?

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It shows that boiling points are the temperatures at which a liquid turns into a gas.

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It demonstrates that boiling points are irrelevant to state changes.

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It indicates that ethanol cannot change states.

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It proves that ethanol has no boiling point.

Question 56

What can you conclude about the process of sublimation in carbon dioxide from your observations of its state change?

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It changes from solid to gas

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It changes from solid to liquid

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It changes from gas to liquid

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It changes from liquid to solid

Question 57

What causes the particles of peppermint oil to spread throughout the room during evaporation?

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Diffusion

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

Question 58

In the context of the peppermint oil experiment, how is evaporation different from boiling?

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Evaporation occurs at any temperature, while boiling occurs at a specific temperature.

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Evaporation requires a heat source, while boiling does not.

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Evaporation happens only in closed containers, while boiling happens in open containers.

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Evaporation and boiling are the same processes.

Question 59

What would likely happen if you increased the temperature of the peppermint oil?

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The peppermint oil would evaporate more quickly.

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The peppermint oil would solidify.

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The peppermint oil would change color.

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The peppermint oil would become less fragrant.

Question 60

How might the boiling point of water change in Antarctica compared to at sea level, and what could be the reason for this change?

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The boiling point decreases due to lower atmospheric pressure.

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The boiling point increases due to higher atmospheric pressure.

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The boiling point remains the same due to constant atmospheric pressure.

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The boiling point decreases due to higher atmospheric pressure.

Question 61

What can you infer about the melting points of substances based on your observations of them in the freezing Antarctic environment?

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Substances with high melting points remain solid.

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Substances with low melting points remain solid.

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Substances with low melting points melt.

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Substances with high melting points melt.

Question 62

How does the change of temperature affect the phase of nitrogen in the experiment?

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It changes to a liquid phase.

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It remains in the gaseous phase.

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It changes to a solid phase.

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It does not affect the phase.

Question 63

Condensation occurs when water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water. Under what conditions does this typically happen?

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When the air temperature decreases

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When the air temperature increases

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When the air pressure increases

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When the air pressure decreases

Question 64

What visual evidence in the video indicates that nitrogen is changing from one form to another?

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Color change in the substance

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Bubbles forming in the liquid

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Emission of light

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Formation of a solid precipitate

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