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Thermal Physics (I): About KPT

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Are particles of matter always in motion?
a)
yes
b)
no
2.

Particles in a liquid are loosely bound, can change their relative positions and hence...

a)
flow into the shape of their container
b)
will never move
c)
have zero energy
d)
are always hot
3.
We cannot compress most solids and liquids, but a gas...
a)
can be compressed
b)
is not a state of matter
c)

makes an excellent conductor

d)
is always heavier than a solid
4.

Which of the following states of matter has the LOWEST level of energy?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

5.

What happens to the average kinetic energy of matter when it is heated?

a)

It increases

b)

It stays the same

c)

It decreases

d)

It cannot be determined

6.

What state of matter is shown in the image?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Thermal Energy

7.

At what temperature does matter change phases from a solid to a liquid?

a)

Melting Point

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Condensation Point

d)

0 degrees Celsius

8.

If the particles of an object are moving fast, the temperature would be...

a)

High

b)

Low

9.

When the temperature of matter decreases, the particles ...

a)

speed up and move farther apart

b)

slow down and move farther apart

c)

speed up and move closer together

d)

slow down and move closer together

10.

When thermal energy is added to a substance, the particles in the substance move:

a)

More rapidly at an increased distance from each other.

b)

More slowly with a greater distance between each other.

c)

More rapidly with less distance between each other.

d)

More slowly with a reduced distance between each other.

11.

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object?

a)

Heat

b)

Motion

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Temperature

12.

Particles in a solid move __________ than particles in a gas

a)

faster

b)

slower

c)

more randomly

d)

more fluidly

13.

Particles in a liquid move __________ than particles in a solid

a)

faster

b)

slower

c)

less randomly

d)

less fluidly

14.
Which substance is the gas?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
15.

Which of the following is a correct description for solids?

a)

closely arranged and in fixed positions

b)

closely arranged and vibrate in fixed positions

c)

closely arranged and can move around

16.

Which statement about the molecules in carbon dioxide gas is correct?

a)

The molecules are close together.

b)

The molecules are diatomic.

c)

The molecules move randomly.

d)

The molecules all move with the same speed.

17.

Which of the following sentences are true about solids?

a)

Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume

b)

Solids are not rigid, have a fixed shape and no fixed volume

c)

Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape and a fixed volume

18.
Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?
a)
Gases can be compressed because their particles are smaller than those of liquids or solids.
b)
Gases can be compressed because there is plenty of space between their particles.
c)
Gases can be compressed because they have low boiling points.
d)
Gases can be compressed because their particles are more elastic than those of liquids or solids.
19.

An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of the gas particles in the balloon after some time?

a)
The particles move more slowly and become closer together.
b)

The particles move more slowly, one closer together and settle into fixed positions.

c)
The particles move faster and become closer together.
d)
The particles move faster and become further apart. 
20.
Which of the following statements about the particle of a gas is true?
a)
The particles of a gas vibrate about fixed positions.
b)
The particles of a gas are packed close together in a disorderly arrangement.
c)
The particles of a gas are far apart and move in all directions.
d)
The particles of a gas are stationary in an orderly arrangement.
21.

This diagram represents particles in a ______________ state.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

22.

In which state of matter will there be the LARGEST space between molecules?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

23.

The state of matter with definite volume but no definite shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

24.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Kinetic Theory of Matter?
a)
All matter is made up of tiny particles.
b)
Occasionally, particles stop moving.
c)
Particles are always moving in random paths.
d)
The type of movement of particles depends on the amount of energy.
25.

The kinetic model of matter states that

a)

atoms and molecules move in continuous and non-random motion.

b)

atoms and molecules move in continuous and random motion.

c)

the kinetic energies of atoms and molecules increase with increasing temperature.

d)

the pressure of atoms and molecules is due to the collision of these particles with the walls of the container they are in.

26.

Using a microscope, Peter observes that some pollen grains suspended in water move in an irregular manner. This is due to the

a)

pollen grains colliding with one another.

b)

pollen grains repelling one another.

c)

bombardment of pollen grains by water molecules.

d)

bombardment of water molecules by pollen grains.

27.

Choose the most appropriate description for the relative forces of attraction between particles in a solid, a liquid and a gas.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

28.

Solids have high densities relative to liquids because

1 the particles in solids are far apart.

2 the particles in solids have large masses.

3 the particles in solids do not move about.

a)

1 only

b)

2 only

c)

2 and 3 only

d)

None of the above

29.

Which statement describes the arrangement and movement of particles in a solid?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

30.

Brownian motion shows that

a)

particles in all states of matter are in constant, random motion.

b)

particles in a fluid are in continuous, random motion.

c)

particles in solids vibrate about fixed positions.

d)

particles in gases are farther apart compared to in liquids.

31.

Which statement best describes the "internal energy" store of a substance?

a)

PE + KE of its particles

b)

GPE + KE of its particles

c)

GPE + KE of the substance

d)

PE + KE of the substance

32.

Which statement is true when a substance "boils"?

a)

The internal energy of the substance increases due to increase in KE.

b)

The molecules move more vigorously.

c)

The molecules come closer together.

d)

The internal energy of the substance increases due to increase in PE.

33.

Which statement is true about water freezing to become ice at 0 oC ?

a)

The molecules move less slowly and eventually stop moving in fixed positions.

b)

The molecules come closer together, reducing PE.

c)

The molecules have lower KE and hence temperature drops.

d)

The molecules form bonds and there is no change in internal energy.

34.

Rate of evaporation increases as?

a)

exposed surface area of liquid increases

b)

exposed surface area of liquid decreases

c)

movement of air above surface of liquid decreases

d)

atmospheric pressure increases

35.

Evaporation takes place at any temperature

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Evaporation happens

a)

throughout the liquid

b)

at the surface of a liquid

37.

The higher the surrounding temperature, the __________________ the rate of evaporation of water.

a)

lower

b)

higher

c)

same

d)

changes

38.

What is Humidity ?

a)

Amount of water present in air

b)

Amount of water vapour present in air

c)

Amount of energy present

39.

Which statement about Evaporation is correct?

a)

Evaporation causes internal energy to drop.

b)

Evaporation causes internal energy to rise.

c)

Evaporation does not change internal energy.

d)

Evaporation requires energy transferred into the internal (thermal) store.

40.

Which statement is correct about boiling?

a)

Internal energy remains constant.

b)

Internal energy increases because KE and PE increases.

c)

Internal energy increases because PE increases.

d)

Internal energy increases because KE increases.