States of Matter Question Cluster

1. Ice sculptures are made from water in its solid state. Which of the following best explains why ice can be carved into detailed shapes and structures?

• a. The particles in ice are arranged randomly, allowing it to be shaped easily.

• b. The particles in ice move freely and spread apart, making it flexible.

• c. The particles in ice are arranged in a fixed, closely packed structure, allowing it to hold detailed shapes.

• d. The particles in ice are spread far apart and move rapidly, making it easy to carve.

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What happens to the arrangement of water molecules as ice (solid) is heated and turns into water (liquid)?

• The molecules stay in a fixed pattern and move slowly.

• The molecules move faster and spread farther apart.

• The molecules form tightly packed bonds and vibrate in place.

• The molecules break apart into individual atoms.

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How does temperature affect the energy and arrangement of water molecules as it transitions from a solid (ice) to a liquid and then to a gas?

• Temperature increases the energy and decreases the arrangement of water molecules.

• Temperature decreases the energy and increases the arrangement of water molecules.

• Temperature has no effect on the energy and arrangement of water molecules.

• Temperature increases the energy and increases the arrangement of water molecules.

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What is the average high temperature in Harbin, China, in July according to the graph?

• 28°C

• 30°C

• 26°C

• 24°C

Fill in the blank: On day 21, the average temperature is _______°C and the height of the sculpture is 4.6 m.

• -10°C

• 0°C

• 5°C

• 10°C

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According to the phase change diagram, what process occurs when a liquid turns into a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Sublimation

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What is the height of the ice sculpture when the average temperature is 0°C?

• 3.5 m

• 4.0 m

• 2.2 m

• 1.0 m

Explain the relationship between temperature and the height of the ice sculpture based on the table.

• The height of the ice sculpture increases as the temperature increases.

• The height of the ice sculpture decreases as the temperature increases.

• The height of the ice sculpture remains constant regardless of temperature.

• There is no relationship between temperature and the height of the ice sculpture.

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According to the information on phase changes and Table 1, what happens to the height of the ice sculpture as the temperature approaches and exceeds 0°C?

• The height of the sculpture remains constant because ice cannot melt until it reaches 5°C.

• The height of the sculpture decreases gradually as the temperature rises, because ice begins to melt once the temperature reaches 0°C.

• The height of the sculpture increases as the temperature rises, because melting ice expands.

• The sculpture height remains the same regardless of temperature changes.

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Using Table 1, how does the change in average temperature over time impact the longevity of the ice sculptures in Harbin?

• As temperatures rise from -20°C to 6°C, the ice sculptures gradually melt, leading to a decrease in height over time.

• The ice sculptures remain the same height until the temperature reaches 5°C.

• The temperature changes have no effect on the ice sculptures because they are protected from melting.

• As temperatures rise, the height of the ice sculptures increases, and they last longer in warmer temperatures.

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