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Revision Quiz: Particulate Nature of Matter

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Particles of all matter are in constant random motion.

a)
True
b)
False
2.

Which statements describe the arrangement or movement of particles in solids?

a)

particles are moving in all directions

b)

Particles are arranged in an orderly manner

c)

particles can slide over one another.

d)

particles vibrate about their fixed positions

3.

Which statement about liquids is correct?

a)

They have a fixed shape and a fixed volume.

b)

They have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume.

c)

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

d)

They have no fixed shape and no fixed volume.

4.

The particles of solids ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

5.

The particles of liquids ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

6.

The particles of gases ________________

a)

vibrate about their fixed postions

b)

are able to slide over each other

c)

move about freely at high speeds and in random direction

d)

do not move

7.

These particles are held together by very strong forces of attraction

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

8.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

9.

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

a)

X to Y

b)

X to Z

c)

Y to X

d)

Z to X

10.

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

a)

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

b)

The particles in a gas are very far apart.

c)

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

d)

The particles in a gas are constantly moving very rapidly.

11.

Which description best matches this particle model?

a)

Closely packed and vibrate about a fixed position.

b)

Particles are rather close together but can slide past each other.

c)

Particles have lots of energy and can move around.

12.

When a liquid becomes a solid, what are the changes in the behaviour of the particles? Select all that apply.

a)

Particles lose energy

b)

Forces of attraction are weakened/ overcome

c)

Particles move closer together

d)

Particles become smaller

13.

How many changes of state occur in this graph?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

14.

1.Which of the following processes causes the distance between the particles to increase the most?

a)

Melting

b)

Freezing

c)

Sublimation

d)

condensation

15.

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

a)

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

b)

The particles in a gas are very far apart.

c)

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

d)

The particles in a gas are constantly moving very rapidly.

16.

Which statement about liquids is correct?

a)

They have a fixed shape and a fixed volume.

b)

They have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume.

c)

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

d)

They have no fixed shape and no fixed volume.

17.

Why solids and liquids cannot be compressed?

a)

The particles are closely packed together and there are no empty spaces.

b)

The particles are far apart from one another and there are empty spaces.

c)

The particles are arranged in an orderly manner.

d)

The particles are not arranged in an orderly manner.

18.

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

a)

energy of particles increase; attractive forces between particles decrease

b)

energy of particles decrease; attractive forces between particles increase

c)

energy of particles increase; attractive forces between particles increase

d)

energy of particles decrease; attractive forces between particles decrease

19.

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles in a solid as it begins to melt?

a)

It fluctuates randomly.

b)

It decreases significantly.

c)

It remains constant.

d)

It increases.

20.

During the melting process, what occurs to the arrangement of particles in a solid?

a)

They become more ordered.

b)

They remain in a fixed position.

c)

They start to move more freely and become less ordered.

d)

They completely disperse into the air.

21.

In a heating curve, what does a plateau represent?

a)

A decrease in energy of the particles.

b)

A change in temperature without a change in state.

c)

A change in state without a change in temperature.

d)

A constant temperature throughout the heating process.

22.

What is the freezing point of the substance?

a)

0oC

b)

60oC

c)

120oC

d)

180oC

23.

In which region(s) of the heating curve would water be a liquid and a gas at the same time?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

24.

Describe the substance at letter A.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Melting

d)

Evaporating

25.

What is the phenomenon called when smoke particles in air move constantly and randomly as observed under a microscope?

a)

Brownian motion

b)

Newtonian motion

c)

Circular motion

d)

Linear motion