Gr 8 Natural Sciences Ch 2.2: Density and states of matter

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What happens to the density of a substance when it changes from a solid to a liquid?

It becomes zero
It increases
It decreases (correct)
It remains the same

Why does ice float on water?

Because ice is more dense than water
Because ice has a different shape than water
Because ice is less dense than water (correct)
Because ice is heavier than water

What happens to the particles when a gas condenses into a liquid?

They come closer together (correct)
They change shape
They disappear
They move further apart

What is the purpose of measuring the mass and volume of the solid, liquid, and gas in the experiment?

To calculate their densities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is water a unique substance?

Because its solid form is less dense than its liquid form (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the density of a substance?

It decreases the density (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is the volume of the gas estimated in the experiment?

By using water displacement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does density measure?

How much mass is contained in a given volume (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the density of a substance?

Mass / Volume (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

Grams or kilograms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of particles in a solid?

Particles are closely packed in a regular, fixed arrangement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of a metal cube?

High density (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of particles in a liquid?

Particles are close together but can move around each other (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of water in its liquid state?

Moderate density (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of particles in a gas?

Particles are far apart and move freely (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of air?

Low density (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the difference in density between solid and liquid states of a substance?

The arrangement of particles in the two states (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states of matter has the lowest density?

Gas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the experiment in comparing the densities of different states of matter?

To understand the differences in particle arrangement and spacing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the density of a substance when it changes from a liquid to a solid?

It increases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique property of water that makes it different from other substances?

Its density increases when it changes from a liquid to a solid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of density from highest to lowest among the three states of matter?

Solid, liquid, gas (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to measure the mass and volume of the substances in the experiment?

To calculate the density of the substances (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the particles moving further apart when a solid changes to a liquid?

The density of the substance decreases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why solids generally have high densities?

Their particles are tightly packed together (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter has particles that are farthest apart?

Gas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in particle arrangement between liquids and gases?

Liquids have particles close together, while gases have particles far apart (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does a metal cube have a higher density than water?

The metal cube has particles in a rigid structure, occupying a small volume (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the density of a substance if its particles are closely packed?

The substance has a high density (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a substance with moderate density?

Water (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do gases have a low density?

Gases have particles that are widely spaced (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of mass to volume that indicates how much mass is packed into a given volume?

Density (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the difference in density between the solid and gas states of a substance?

The difference in particle spacing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the crystalline structure of ice on its density?

It decreases its density (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do particles pack tightly together in a solid?

Because of the strong intermolecular forces (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating the density of each state in the experiment?

To understand the differences in particle arrangement and spacing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the particles spreading out when a liquid evaporates into a gas?

A decrease in density (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains why gases generally have low densities?

Because their particles are far apart (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the difference in density between water and ice?

The difference in particle spacing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the particles moving closer together when a gas condenses into a liquid?

An increase in density (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why particles in a solid are closely packed?

Because of the rigid structure (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter has particles that are not tightly packed but are still close together?

Liquid (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do particles in a gas occupy a large volume with a small mass?

Because they are far apart and move freely (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the density of a substance and its particle arrangement?

Density is inversely proportional to particle distance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do solids generally have high densities compared to liquids and gases?

Because their particles are in a rigid structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about a substance with a high density?

Its particles are closely packed (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of particles in a liquid?

They are close together but can move around each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increasing the distance between particles in a substance?

The density of the substance decreases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the difference in density between the solid and liquid states of a substance?

The change in particle arrangement and spacing between the two states (B) Signup and view all the answers

During the experiment, what is the purpose of measuring the mass and volume of the solid, liquid, and gas?

To determine their densities (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do gases have low densities compared to liquids and solids?

Because their particles are farther apart (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the solid form of water (ice) compared to its liquid form?

It has a lower density (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the density of a substance when it changes from a gas to a liquid?

It increases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the density of a substance varies between its solid, liquid, and gas states?

The arrangement of particles changes between states. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the density of liquids compared to solids?

Liquids have a lower density than solids. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the arrangement of particles in a substance with a low density?

The particles are widely spaced. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do solids generally have high densities?

Because their particles are closely packed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the volume of a substance and its density?

As the volume of a substance increases, its density decreases. (B) Signup and view all the answers