5 Questions
What happens to the speed of atoms/molecules when a substance is heated?
The speed of atoms/molecules increases
What happens to the volume of a substance when it is cooled?
The volume decreases
How does temperature relate to the average speed of atoms/molecules?
Temperature is directly proportional to the average speed of atoms/molecules
What happens to the frequency and strength of collisions between atoms/molecules when a substance is warmed?
The collisions become more frequent and stronger
What happens to the atoms/molecules themselves when a substance expands or contracts?
The atoms/molecules remain the same size, but move further apart or closer together
Test your knowledge on heat transfer, energy gain and loss, and the relationship between speed of particles and temperature. Learn about how energy transfer affects the motion of atoms and molecules.
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