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Kinetic Molecular Theory

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

According to the kinetic molecular theory, ideal

gas particles

a)

are separated by small distances relative to their size

b)

do not transfer energy when they collide with each other

c)

have attractive forces between them

d)

move in random, constant, straight-line motion

2.

State a change in pressure that will cause a gas in a cylinder to behave more like an ideal gas.

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Remain the Same

3.

According to the kinetic molecular theory, which statement explains why an ideal gas can be compressed to a smaller volume?

a)

The motion of the gas particles is circular and orderly

b)

The force of attraction between the gas particles is strong.

c)

As the gas particles collide, the total energy of the system decreases.

d)

The gas particles are separated by great distances relative to their size.

4.

Under which conditions of temperature and pressure does a sample of propane behave least like an ideal gas?

a)

250. K and 1.0 atm

b)

250. K and 5.0 atm

c)

500. K and 1.0 atm

d)

500. K and 5.0 atm

5.

Under which conditions of pressure and temperature is a real gas most like an ideal gas?

a)

low pressure and low temperature

b)

low pressure and high temperature

c)

high pressure and low temperature

d)

high pressure and high temperature

6.

Which statement describes the particles of an ideal gas, based on the kinetic molecular theory?

a)

There are attractive forces between the particles.

b)

The particles move in circular paths.

c)

The collisions between the particles reduce the total energy of the gas.

d)

The volume of the gas particles is negligible compared with the total volume of the gas.

7.

State a change in temperature that will cause a gas in a cylinder to behave more like an ideal gas.

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

c)

Remain Constant

8.

According to the kinetic molecular theory, which statement describes the particles in a sample of an ideal gas?

a)

The particles are constantly moving in circular paths

b)

The particles collide, decreasing the total energy of the system.

c)

The particles have attractive forces between them.

d)

The particles are considered to have negligible volume.

9.

At which temperature and pressure will a sample of neon gas behave most like an ideal gas?

a)

300. K and 2.0 atm

b)

300. K and 4.0 atm

c)

500. K and 2.0 atm

d)

500. K and 4.0 atm

10.

Which statement describes the particles of an ideal gas, based on the kinetic molecular theory?

a)

The volume of the particles is considered negligible.

b)

The force of attraction between the particles is strong.

c)

The particles are closely packed in a regular, repeating pattern.

d)

The particles are separated by small distances, relative to their size.

11.

State a change in temperature and a change in pressure of the CO2(g) that would cause it to behave more like an ideal gas.

a)

Higher Temperature and Higher Pressure

b)

Lower Temperature and Lower Pressure

c)

Higher Temperature and Lower Pressure

d)

Lower Temperature and Higher Pressure

12.

State a change in pressure that will cause helium in a cylinder to behave more like an ideal gas.

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

c)

Remain Constant

13.

At which temperature and pressure would a sample of helium behave most like an ideal gas?

a)

75 K and 500. kPa

b)

150. K and 500. kPa

c)

300. K and 50. kPa

d)

600. K and 50. kPa

14.

Which phrase describes the motion and attractive forces of ideal gas particles?

a)

random straight-line motion and no attractive forces

b)

random straight-line motion and strong attractive forces

c)

random curved-line motion and no attractive forces

d)

random curved-line motion and strong attractive forces

15.

State the changes in both pressure and temperature of the gas in a cylinder that would cause it to behave more like an ideal gas

a)

Higher Temp and Higher Pressure

b)

Lower Temp and Lower Pressure

c)

Higher Temp and Lower Pressure

d)

Lower Temp and Higher Pressure

16.

The kinetic molecular theory states that all particles of an ideal gas are

a)

colliding without transferring energy

b)

in random, constant, straight-line motion

c)

arranged in a regular geometric pattern

d)

separated by small distances relative to their size

17.

According to kinetic molecular theory, which statement describes one characteristic of an ideal gas system?

a)

The distance between gas molecules is smaller than the diameter of one gas molecule.

b)

The attractive force between two gas molecules is strong.

c)

The energy of the system decreases as gas molecules collide.

d)

The straight-line motion of the gas molecules is constant and random.

18.

A real gas behaves most like an ideal gas at

a)

low pressure and high temperature

b)

low pressure and low temperature

c)

high pressure and high temperature

d)

high pressure and low temperature

19.

Compared to a sample of helium at STP, the same sample of helium at a higher temperature and a lower pressure

a)

condenses to a liquid

b)

is more soluble in water

c)

forms diatomic molecules

d)

behaves more like an ideal gas

20.

State one change in temperature and one change in pressure that will cause the gas in the cylinder to behave more like an ideal gas.

a)

Lower Temp and Lower Pressure

b)

Higher Temp and Higher Pressure

c)

Lower Temp and Higher Pressure

d)

Higher Temp and Lower Pressure