Kinetic Theory of Matter

At higher temperatures

• particles in an object have less energy
• particles in an object move faster
• a gas contracts

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Which state of matter has molecules that slide past each other but stay close together? They do not form a regular pattern.

• solid
• liquid
• gas

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Which state of matter has molecules that vibrate the least?

• solid
• water
• gas

Which state of matter has a definite shape?

• solid
• liquid
• gas

Which has particles that travel faster?

• gas
• solid

In the above diagram, "State of Matter B" is a liquid. This means that it has:

• definite shape and volume.
• no definite shape or volume.
• definite volume, but changing shape.
• definite shape, but changing volume.

What does the particle diagram show?

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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What does the particle diagram show?

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• plasma

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As particles are exposed to colder temperatures they _____

• speed up
• slow down
• stay the same
• become ions

An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of the gas particles in the balloon?

• The particles move more slowly and become closer together.
• The particles move more slowly and become further apart.
• The particles move faster and become closer together.
• The particles move faster and become further apart. 

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