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Particulate Nature of Matter

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statements describe the arrangement 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 positions

2.

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.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

These particles are held together by very strong forces of attraction

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

7.

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)

8.

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

9.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

10.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

11.

The diagram represent the arrangement of particles in ____________.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

12.

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.

13.

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.

14.

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

15.

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.

16.

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)

Particles are unable to overcome forces of attraction

c)

Particles move closer together

d)

The volume decreases

e)

Particles become smaller

17.

What are the differences between steam and water vapour? Select all that apply.

a)

Steam is formed through boiling, water vapour is formed through evaporation

b)

Steam has greater kinetic energy than water vapour

c)

Steam is formed at the boiling point, water vapour can be formed at temperatures below the boiling point.

18.

In a homogeneous mixture, each region of a sample is identical to all the other regions of the sample.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Chemical change bring about ___________

a)

changes in the composition of a substance

b)

changes in the physical state of the substance

c)

no changes in the composition of the substance

d)

all of the above

20.

The fourth and fifth states of matter are ______.

a)

solid and plasma

b)

plasma and Bose-Einstein condensate

c)

plasma and fermionic condensate

d)

Bose-Einstein condensate and Fermionic condensate

21.

It is the process in which a solid changes directly into gas with the addition of heat.

a)

Melting

b)

Deposition

c)

Sublimation

d)

Condenstaion

22.

Changes in the state of matter is caused by ______

a)

substances

b)

absorption or release of heat

c)

its properties

d)

all of the above