6 Questions
What happens to the speed of atoms/molecules when a substance is heated?
Their speed increases
How does cooling a substance affect the volume of the substance?
The volume decreases
What is the relationship between the speed of atoms/molecules and temperature?
Temperature is a measurement of the average speed of atoms/molecules
How do the collisions between atoms/molecules change when a substance is warmed?
The collisions become stronger and more frequent
What happens to the atoms/molecules themselves when a substance is heated or cooled?
They remain the same size
What is the primary cause of the change in volume when a substance is heated or cooled?
The atoms/molecules move further apart or closer together
Test your knowledge on heat transfer, energy gain/loss, and temperature changes when heating or cooling a substance. Learn about how the speed of atoms/molecules affects temperature measurements.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
