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Quiz States of Matter

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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1.

Based on the diagram of pure substance X, choose the correct statement.

a)

S is the critical point

b)

Solid X and gas X exist in equilibrium at point T

c)

The density solid X is higher than of liquid X

d)

The melting point and boiling point increase with the increase in pressure

2.

The phenomenon in which a steel needle can, with proper care, be made to float on the surface of water illustrates a property of liquids known as

a)

surface tension

b)

compressibility

c)

polarisability

d)

viscosity

3.

According to the kinetic theory, particles of different gases at the same temperature have the same

a)

volume

b)

pressure

c)

molecular speed

d)

average kinetic energy

4.

A mixture containing 7.0 g of N2 and 16.0 g of CH4 has a pressure of P. What is the partial pressure of N2 in the mixture?

a)

P3\frac{P}{3}

b)

P5\frac{P}{5}

c)

P7\frac{P}{7}

d)

7P7 + 16P\frac{7P}{7\ +\ 16P}

5.

A liquid boils when its

a)

temperature is equal to 273K

b)

vapour pressure is exactly 1 atm

c)

temperature is greater than room temperature

d)

vapour pressure is equal to or greater than external pressure

6.

Which of the following quantities is independent of the type of attractive forces between molecules in liquid state?

a)

Viscosity

b)

Evaporation rate at a specific temperature

c)

Enthalpy of fusion and vapourisation

d)

Distribution of kinetic energy of molecules

7.

Diamond cannot conduct electricity because

a)

diamond has the structure of a giant covalent molecule

b)

its carbon atoms form single covalent bonds

c)

all of it valence electrons are used in forming covalent bonds

d)

it has a high melting point

8.

A liquid boils when its

a)

temperature reaches room temperature

b)

temperature is greater than room temperature

c)

vapour pressure is exactly 1 atm

d)

vapour pressure is equal to or greater than the external pressure

9.

The following properties are associated with crystalline ionic solid EXCEPT

a)

high melting point and hard

b)

high melting point and brittle

c)

hard and soluble in water

d)

low melting point and good electrical conductors

10.

Which of the following sets show the correct sequences of vapour pressure of the compounds.

a)

P > S > Q

b)

Q > P > T

c)

S < Q < R

d)

T < S < Q

11.

The normal boiling point of acetone, methanol, ethanol, and benzene are 56oC, 65oC, 78oC and 80oC respectively. Which liquid is the fastest to attain a vapour pressure equal to 1 atm?

a)

Methanol

b)

Ethanol

c)

Benzene

d)

Acetone

12.

Which of the following gases deviate least from ideal gas behaviour?

a)

Ne

b)

O2

c)

Cl2

d)

NH3

13.

According to he kinetic molecular theory, particles of different gases at the same temperature have the same

a)

volume

b)

pressure

c)

molecular speed

d)

average kinetic energy

14.

What is the density of Kr gas at STP?

a)

3.74 gL-1

b)

37.40 gL-1

c)

7.48 gL-1

d)

0.74 gL-1

15.

A container has a volume of 8.306 L. When it is filled with nitrogen gas at 30oC, the pressure recorded was 906 torr. Calculate the mass of nitrogen gas assuming it is an ideal gas.

a)

0.40 g

b)

11.15 g

c)

1.11 g

d)

12.08 g

16.

Choose the INCORRECT statement

a)

The total pressure of a mixture of gas is the sum of partial pressure of the individual gas

b)

Kinetic theory of gaseous postulates that the volume of the gas particle is too small, hence it can be ignored

c)

Boyle's Law states that the volumes gas is directly proportional to its pressure

d)

Large value a in the van der Waals equation for a real gas indicates a stronger attractive force between gas molecules

17.

The diagram above shows two flasks connected by a valve, each flask contain gas A and gas B at temperature T. If both gases do not react, what is the total pressure at temperature T when gas is opened?

a)

1.5 atm

b)

2.5 atm

c)

4.0 atm

d)

6.0 atm

18.

Vessel X and vessel Y contains 1.00 mol and 2.00 mol of nitrogen gas respectively. Both vessels are determined to have a temperature of 0oC and pressure of 350 mmHg. Which of the statements are true about these vessels?

a)

Vessel X must have a volume of 22.4 L

b)

The number of molecules in vessel X is is two times smaller than that of vessel Y

c)

The average kinetics energy of molecules in vessel X is two times greater than that of vessel Y

d)

The average speed of molecules in container Y is half of vessel X

19.

Which of the following is not true about the phase diagram of water?

a)

It consists of three phases

b)

The solid/liquid line has a negative gradient

c)

The solid/vapour line cuts the temperature axis at -273.15oC

d)

The triple point of water is at 0oC and 1 atm

20.

The vapour pressure of a liquid in a closed container depends on the

a)

temperature

b)

volume of the vapour

c)

amount of liquid present

d)

viscosity of liquid