15-Point Quiz on Physical Changes

Which of the following is a characteristic of the particle model of matter?

• Particles are stationary.

• Matter is made up of large chunks.

• Particles are in constant motion.

• Adding heat decreases particle movement.

What happens to particles when heat is added to matter?

• Particles stop moving.

• Particles move slower.

• Particles move faster.

• Particles become smaller.

Which of the following best describes the properties of solids?

• Definite shape and volume, closely packed particles.

• No definite shape or volume, far-apart particles.

• Moderate compressibility, particles slide past each other.

• Highly compressible, particles move freely.

How does a gas differ from a liquid?

• Gas has a definite shape, while liquid does not.

• Gas particles are closely packed, while liquid particles are far apart.

• Gas has no definite shape or volume, while liquid has a definite volume.

• Gas is incompressible, while liquid is highly compressible.

What occurs during sublimation?

• Gas turns into a liquid.

• Solid turns directly into a gas.

• Liquid turns into a solid.

• Gas turns into a solid.

Which of the following is an example of capillary action?

• Honey flowing slowly.

• Water rising in the stem of a plant.

• A paperclip floating on water.

• Ice melting into water.

What type of solid has particles arranged in a fixed, repeating pattern?

• Amorphous solid

• Crystalline solid

• Molecular solid

• Non-solid

What is the defining characteristic of amorphous solids?

• High melting point

• Ordered geometric structure

• Irregular particle arrangement

• Conductivity

Which type of crystalline solid is held together by strong ionic bonds?

• Metallic solid

• Molecular solid

• Ionic solid

• Covalent network solid

What is the term for the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas?

• Melting point

• Freezing point

• Boiling point

• Sublimation point