Grade 9 Particulate nature of matter- live

Which statement best describes the fact that gases can be compressed?

• The particles in a gas do not have a fixed volume.

• The particles in a gas are very far apart.

• The particles in a gas have no force of attraction (bonds) between them.

• The particles in a gas are constantly moving very rapidly.

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Which statement best describes the fact that a liquid cannot be compressed?

• The particles in a liquid are all close and touching.

• The particles in a liquid are constantly moving.

• The particles in a liquid have weak attractive forces between them.

• The particles in a liquid can change position.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

These particles are held together be very strong forces of attraction

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma

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A substance has a boiling point of 90°C. What changes occur when it is heated from 50°C to 120°C?

• energy of particles increase; attractive forces decrease

• energy of particles decrease; attractive forces increase

• energy of particles increase; attractive forces increase

• energy of particles decrease; attractive forces decrease

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The three states of matter are represented by diagrams X, Y and Z. Which change occurs during condensation?

• X to Y

• X to Z

• Y to X

• Z to X

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The boiling points of four different liquids are given below. The particles in the liquids have approximately the same mass. Which liquid has the weakest bonds between its particles?

• Liquid A boils at 20°C

• Liquid B boils at 30°C

• Liquid C boils at 40°C

• Liquid D boils at 50°C

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Which statement about liquids is correct?

• They have a fixed shape and a fixed volume.

• They have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume.

• They have no fixed shape but they do have a fixed volume.

• They have no fixed shape and no fixed volume.

An ice cube is gently warmed as shown. Which process is taking place?

• Decomposition

• Dissolving

• Boiling

• Melting

Which would be a liquid at 50 °C?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement describes the particles in a gas?

• As the particles move quicker the pressure of the gas decreases.

• The movement of the particles is unaffected by temperature.

• The particles are in random motion.

• The particles are ordered.