Unit 2 Thermal Energy Post-Test Review

What happens to the water particles when heated from 25°C to 100°C?

• Particles move slower

• Particles stop moving

• Particles move faster

• Particles expand

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How does removing heat from a substance affect its state?

• The substance melts

• The substance freezes

• The substance evaporates

• The substance condenses

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A cup of water is heated by a light. What is likely to happen to the motion of the water particles as the temperature increases?

• The particles will stop moving

• The particles will move more slowly

• The particles will move faster

• The particles will stay at the same speed

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Which of the following best explains what happens during melting?

• Particles lose energy and move closer together

• Particles gain energy and move further apart

• Particles stay the same but lose heat

• Particles vibrate and become denser

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Which material would best minimize the transfer of thermal energy in a cup?

• Metal

• Glass

• Plastic

• Styrofoam

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If you want to maximize heat transfer in a cup, which of the following would you likely use?

• Shiny aluminum

• Dark-colored material

• Clear plastic

• Wood

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Which design would best prevent heat loss in a house during winter?

• Large glass windows

• A black roof

• Insulated walls

• Open doors

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Which device would most effectively minimize the transfer of heat between two areas?

• A thin glass window

• A metal door

• An insulated thermos

• A wooden door

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When comparing two objects made of the same material but different masses, which would require more energy to heat by 10°C?

• The smaller object

• The larger object

• Both require the same energy

• It depends on the initial temperature

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How does the type of matter affect the amount of thermal energy transferred?

• All materials transfer heat the same

• Metals transfer heat faster than plastics

• Plastic transfers heat faster than metals

• Gases transfer heat faster than solids

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