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Particulate Theory

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement BEST summarizes that particulate theory of matter?

a)

All matter are made of tiny particles that are in constant motion, have force of attraction between them, and occupies space.

b)

All matter have tiny particles that are in constant motion when heat is applied, and will exhibit buoyancy when it occupies space.

c)

All matter is has mass and occupies space hence matter change increases with kinetic energy.

d)

All matter have particles, motion, force, and space.

2.

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

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Vibrant

d)

Moderate

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

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

6.

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

7.
Particles of all matter are in constant random motion.
a)
True
b)
False
8.

Thermal energy is...

a)

heat energy

b)

the energy of motion

c)

energy of nuclear processes.

d)

an indication of physical change.

9.

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

10.

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

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Vibrant

d)

Moderate

11.
Particles of all matter are in constant random motion.
a)
True
b)
False
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.
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
19.
The motion energy of particles is called...
a)
kinetic energy
b)
connecting energy
c)
electrostatic energy
d)
gravitational energy
20.
Temperature is a measure of particle...
a)
kinetic energy
b)
size
c)
colour
d)
electrostatic force