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Particlulate theory of matter

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The force of attraction between particles of a solid can be described as:

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Vibrant

d)

Moderate

2.

Brownian's motion BEST serves as evidence for which of the following?

a)

Matter is made up of substances.

b)

The particles are in constant motion.

c)

There are forces of attraction and repulsion between particles.

d)

There is space between the particles.

3.

The Kinetic theory can be used to explain how solids, liquids, and gases differ in _____________ and ___________.

a)

movement and arrangement

b)

space and weight

c)

movement and weight

d)

energy and temperature

4.

Dust Particles seen dancing in a beam of light is an example of_____________.

a)

Diffusion

b)

Brownian's motion

c)

Osmosis

d)

Particulate theory

5.
As particles are exposed to warmer temperatures they __________
a)
speed up
b)
slow down
c)
stay the same
d)
vibrate
6.

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 decrease

b)

energy of particles decrease; attractive forces increase

c)

energy of particles increase; attractive forces increase

d)

energy of particles decrease; attractive forces decrease

7.

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

8.
Particles of all matter are in constant random motion.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which of the following substances did Robert Brown observed upon forming the concept of Brownian motion?
a)
Talc powder suspended in water
b)
Pollen grains suspended in water
c)
Talc powder suspended in air
d)
Pollen grains suspended in air
10.

Which state of matter has particles that are somewhat close together and have enouch kinetic energy to slide past each other?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

11.

what causes brownian motion?

a)

diffusion of smoke particles in the air

b)

molecules in the air hitting the smoke particles

c)

sublimation of smoke particles

d)

smoke particles hitting the walls of the containers

12.

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.

13.

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

14.

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

15.

Arrange the strength of the forces of attraction between the particles of solids, liquids and gases from the strongest to weakest

a)

(strongest) gases > liquids > solids (weakest)

b)

(strongest) solids > liquids > gases (weakest)

c)

(strongest) gases > solids > liquids (weakest)

d)

(strongest) solids > gases > liquids (weakest)

16.

What happens to particles of liquid when they are heated?

a)

They slide over one another faster and move further apart

b)

They slow down and compress

c)

They stop moving

d)

They slide over one another slower and move closer together

17.

Why does solid has a fixed shape?

a)

The particles are held by very strong forces of attraction. They can only vibrate about their fixed position. Hence, they have an orderly arrangement.

b)

The particles are held by weak forces of attraction. They can move rapidly in all directions. Hence, they have an disorderly arrangement.

c)

The particles are held by strong forces of attraction. They can slide over one another. Hence, they have an disorderly arrangement.

18.

What is expansion?

a)

An object increases in volume without a change in mass

b)

An object decreases in volume without a change in mass

19.

Why does the mass of matter not change during expansion or contraction?

a)

The number of particles remains the same

b)

The number of particles change

20.

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.

21.

When ice melts...

a)

The mass of the water decreases during melting.

b)

The mass of the water stays the same before, during and after melting.

c)

The mass of the water is always changing.

d)

The mass of the water increases during melting.

22.
When the temperature of matter decreases the particles ...
a)
speed up and move farther apart
b)
speed up and move closer together
c)
slow down and move farther apart
d)
slow down and move closer together
23.

Particles are always moving.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?

a)

The particles of a gas vibrate and are packed closely together.

b)

The particles of a gas are far apart and move in all directions.

c)

The particles of a gas do not move.

25.
In an exothermic reaction, heat is ...
a)
taken in
b)
given out
26.

Which of the following process is exothermic?

a)

Candle was melting

b)

A puddle evaporating

c)

Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) subliming to form gaseous carbon dioxide

d)

Water freezing to form ice

27.

Solid --> liquid --> gas is what type of reaction?

a)

endothermic

b)

exothermic

c)

catalytic

d)

inhibited

28.

gas --> liquid --> solid is what type of reaction?

a)

endothermic

b)

exothermic

c)

catalytic

d)

inhibited