CLASS 8 PHYSICS : HEAT

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What is the main reason that molecules on the surface of a liquid evaporate?

  • They have lower kinetic energy and absorb heat from the surroundings.
  • They are attracted to other molecules in the liquid.
  • They have higher kinetic energy and absorb heat from the surroundings. (correct)
  • They collide with each other, transferring energy.

How does evaporation affect the temperature of the remaining liquid?

  • The temperature increases because the remaining molecules gain kinetic energy.
  • The temperature remains the same.
  • The temperature increases because the escaping molecules take away heat.
  • The temperature decreases because the escaping molecules take away heat. (correct)

What is the relationship between inter-molecular force and the rate of evaporation?

  • Stronger inter-molecular forces lead to a faster rate of evaporation.
  • The rate of evaporation is not affected by inter-molecular forces.
  • Stronger inter-molecular forces lead to a slower rate of evaporation.
  • Weaker inter-molecular forces lead to a faster rate of evaporation. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the rate of evaporation?

<p>Volume of the liquid. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the molecules that escape during evaporation?

<p>They form the vapour of the liquid. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about evaporation is TRUE?

<p>Evaporation requires energy to overcome inter-molecular forces. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of wind on the rate of evaporation?

<p>Wind increases the rate of evaporation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the kinetic energy of a molecule primarily determined by?

<p>The temperature of the substance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes evaporation from boiling?

<p>Boiling involves bubble formation within the liquid. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the rate of evaporation?

<p>Color of the liquid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is thermal expansion?

<p>The increase in volume when a substance is heated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the average kinetic energy of molecules during boiling?

<p>It increases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials has the highest coefficient of linear expansion?

<p>Copper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the length of a metal rod affect its expansion when heated?

<p>Longer rods expand more than shorter ones. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do telephone wires break in winter?

<p>They contract and become too tight. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of heating a solid object?

<p>Its volume frequently increases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a steel girder in a bridge is mounted on rollers, what phenomenon does it accommodate?

<p>Thermal contraction and expansion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which liquid expands the least when heated?

<p>Water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes evaporation to create a cooling effect?

<p>Heat is drawn from surroundings as liquid evaporates. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a gap left between cement slabs during construction?

<p>To accommodate expansion during temperature changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is vapor formation during evaporation characterized?

<p>Vapor forms only from the top layer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed for a liquid to evaporate?

<p>Molecules gaining kinetic energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do only molecules on the surface of a liquid participate in evaporation?

<p>Surface molecules are less tightly bound to other molecules, allowing them to escape more easily. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of evaporation?

<p>Evaporation occurs when liquid molecules absorb heat from the surroundings and gain enough kinetic energy to escape into the atmosphere. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary force that must be overcome for a liquid molecule to evaporate?

<p>The force of attraction between the escaping molecule and other molecules in the liquid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the kinetic energy of molecules affect the rate of evaporation?

<p>Higher kinetic energy leads to a faster rate of evaporation as molecules are more likely to escape. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that governs the rate of evaporation?

<p>The volume of the liquid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes evaporation from boiling?

<p>Evaporation is a surface phenomenon occurring at any temperature, while boiling occurs throughout the liquid at a specific temperature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the provided information?

<p>The kinetic energy of molecules is the primary factor determining the rate of evaporation. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information, what happens to the remaining liquid during evaporation?

<p>The remaining liquid becomes colder because the escaping molecules take away heat energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors will increase the rate of evaporation of a liquid?

<p>Increasing the wind speed above the liquid. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the rate of evaporation increase with an increase in temperature?

<p>Higher temperatures increase the average kinetic energy of the molecules, allowing more to overcome intermolecular forces and escape into the vapor phase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between evaporation and boiling?

<p>Evaporation occurs only at the surface, while boiling happens throughout the liquid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the average kinetic energy of molecules when a liquid is heated to its boiling point?

<p>It increases, allowing more molecules to escape into the vapor phase. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the expansion of a metal rod depend on its original length?

<p>The expansion is proportional to the initial length, as each segment of the rod expands equally. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about thermal expansion is TRUE?

<p>The expansion of a substance depends on its material, initial size, and temperature change. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the phenomenon of thermal expansion affect telephone wires in winter?

<p>The wires contract, causing them to become tighter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does thermal expansion explain the process of fitting an iron rim on a wooden wheel?

<p>The iron rim is heated to expand, making it easier to slip over the wheel, and then cools and contracts to fit tightly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are gaps left between sections of concrete roadways?

<p>To provide space for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is one end of a steel girder in a bridge placed on rollers?

<p>To allow for expansion and contraction of the girder due to temperature changes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following liquids expands the most when heated, assuming they are all heated to the same temperature?

<p>Benzene. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the density of a substance decrease when heated?

<p>The volume of the substance increases when heated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the air inside a glass bottle when it is heated, assuming it is sealed?

<p>The air becomes heated and expands, increasing the pressure inside the bottle. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are iron rims made slightly smaller in diameter than the wooden wheel they are intended to fit on?

<p>This allows for expansion of the rim when heated to fit tightly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A liquid is placed in a sealed container. Which statement accurately describes the molecules that evaporate from the liquid?

<p>Only the molecules with the highest kinetic energy within the liquid will evaporate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions would lead to an increase in the rate of evaporation of a liquid?

<p>Increasing the air pressure above the liquid. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two identical containers are filled with different liquids, A and B. Liquid A has a higher vapor pressure than liquid B. Which of the following statements is likely to be TRUE?

<p>Liquid B will evaporate slower than liquid A. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

While studying evaporation, a scientist makes the following observations: the rate of evaporation decreases, the temperature of the remaining liquid decreases, and the vapor pressure above the liquid increases. Which of the following statements is the BEST explanation for these observations?

<p>The scientist likely increased the humidity of the surrounding air, leading to slower evaporation and a decrease in the temperature of the remaining liquid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A student sets up an experiment to study the rate of evaporation of a liquid. They note that the rate of evaporation increases when the liquid is heated. What is the best explanation for this observation?

<p>Heating the liquid increases the kinetic energy of the molecules, so more molecules can overcome the intermolecular forces and escape into the vapor phase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is evaporation considered a cooling process?

<p>The energy absorbed by the escaping molecules is lost from the remaining liquid, decreasing its temperature. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A liquid is placed in a sealed container with a small opening at the top. As the liquid evaporates, the vapor pressure inside the container increases. What is the mechanism by which this occurs?

<p>The escaping liquid molecules collide with the walls of the container, creating a higher force and thus a higher pressure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine you have two identical containers, both filled with the same liquid. Container A is open to the air, while container B is sealed. How would the rate of evaporation differ between the two containers?

<p>The rate of evaporation would be much higher in container A because the vapor molecules can escape into the atmosphere. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the effect of INCREASING surface area on the rate of evaporation?

<p>Increasing the surface area of a liquid increases the rate of evaporation. This is because more molecules have access to the surface, allowing more to escape into the surrounding gas phase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A glass of water is left open to the air on a windy day. Which of the following factors explains why the water evaporates more quickly in this scenario?

<p>The wind carries away the water vapor molecules, lowering the partial pressure of water vapor above the liquid and promoting further evaporation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A metal rod is heated to a certain temperature. Assuming all other factors remain constant, which of the following will have the GREATEST impact on the amount of expansion the rod undergoes?

<p>The material of the rod – different metals have different coefficients of linear expansion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider two identical metal rods made of the same material. Rod A is heated to 50°C, and Rod B is heated to 100°C. Which statement accurately describes the relative expansion of the two rods?

<p>Rod B will expand more than Rod A because it is heated to a higher temperature, resulting in a greater increase in its length. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to leave gaps between sections of concrete roadways during construction?

<p>To accommodate for the expansion and contraction of the concrete due to changes in temperature. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A metal ball is heated and then attempts to be passed through a ring. Which of the following explains why the ball may initially NOT pass through the ring, but then passes through it after cooling down?

<p>The heated ball becomes larger due to thermal expansion, making it too big to fit through the ring. When cooled, it contracts back to its original size, allowing it to pass through. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A metal rod is heated from room temperature to a higher temperature. Which of the following statements best describes the change in its density?

<p>The density of the rod will decrease, as the volume increases while its mass stays constant. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two identical empty glass bottles, Bottle A and Bottle B, are filled with air at room temperature. Bottle A is tightly sealed, while Bottle B has a tube inserted through its cork, allowing air to escape into water. Both bottles are then heated to the same temperature. Which bottle will experience the greatest pressure increase?

<p>Bottle B will have the greatest pressure increase, as the air escaping through the tube will reduce the pressure inside the bottle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best explains why it is easier to remove a glass stopper from a bottle after pouring hot water onto the bottle's neck?

<p>The hot water causes the neck of the bottle to expand, creating more space for the stopper to be pulled out. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider three liquids: water, alcohol, and benzene. All are heated to the same temperature. Which liquid will expand the MOST?

<p>Benzene will expand the most, as it has the highest coefficient of cubical expansion among the three liquids. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following BEST explains why a metal rim is made slightly smaller in diameter than the wooden wheel it is intended to fit on before it is heated?

<p>This is done to allow for the rim to expand when heated, making a tighter fit on the wheel during cooling and preventing it from loosening. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two identical iron rods, Rod A and Rod B, are heated to the same temperature. Rod A is solid, and Rod B is hollow. Which of the following statements accurately describes the expansion of the two rods?

<p>Both rods will expand to the same extent, as the expansion depends only on the material and temperature change, not the shape. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A metal plate is heated to a certain temperature. Assuming all other factors remain constant, which of the following will have the GREATEST impact on the amount of area expansion the plate undergoes?

<p>The initial area of the plate – a larger plate will expand more than a smaller plate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is one end of a steel girder in a bridge often placed on rollers instead of being fixed to the pillar?

<p>To allow for the expansion and contraction of the girder due to temperature changes without affecting the pillar or bridge structure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the density of a substance decrease when heated, assuming the mass remains constant?

<p>The heating process causes the substance to expand in volume, decreasing its density. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All molecules of a liquid take part in evaporation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The inter-molecular force of attraction is stronger in liquids than in solids.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation occurs only when heat is added to a liquid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Molecules with lower kinetic energy are more likely to escape into the vapor phase during evaporation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of evaporation stops when all the liquid has evaporated.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The temperature of the remaining liquid decreases during evaporation.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation can occur at any temperature.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Liquids with weaker intermolecular forces evaporate at a slower rate.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation is a process where a liquid changes into a gas, and this process requires heat energy.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of evaporation increases when the surface area of the liquid is increased.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of evaporation decreases with an increase in temperature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Boiling is a process where a liquid changes into a gas throughout the entire liquid mass, not just at the surface.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a liquid is heated, the average kinetic energy of its molecules decreases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expansion of a metal rod depends only on the material of the rod.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A copper rod heated to 10°C will expand less than a copper rod heated to 5°C.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the same rise in temperature, an iron rod will expand more than a copper rod.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solid ball will pass through a ring if the ball is heated.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Telephone wires can break in winter due to contraction.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Heating a solid object always causes its density to increase.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expansion of a metal plate is independent of the material of the plate.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a glass bottle is heated, the air inside expands and escapes as bubbles in the surrounding water.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Benzene expands more than alcohol and water when heated to the same temperature.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The density of a substance remains the same when its temperature increases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The molecules with the lowest kinetic energy are the ones that escape from the liquid's surface during evaporation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation can happen even if no heat is added to the liquid.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation is a process that occurs only on the surface of a liquid, not throughout the entire volume.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The intermolecular forces between molecules in a liquid are stronger than those in a solid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation can occur at any temperature, as long as the liquid is exposed to air.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of evaporation requires energy to be added to the liquid from the surroundings.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation is a cooling process because the molecules that escape are the ones with the lowest kinetic energy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speed at which a liquid evaporates is called the evaporation rate.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation occurs only from the surface of a liquid.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Boiling and evaporation are the same processes occurring at different temperatures.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increasing the temperature of a liquid decreases the rate of evaporation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A liquid can draw necessary heat for evaporation from its surroundings.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The coefficient of linear expansion for copper is lower than that of iron.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The length of a rod does not affect its thermal expansion when heated.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooling causes solids to expand in size.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The density of a substance decreases with an increase in temperature as its volume increases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Air inside a sealed glass bottle expands and escapes when heated.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When an iron rim expands, it can easily fit over a wooden wheel.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Telephone wires become loose in winter due to thermal expansion.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pouring hot water on a stuck glass stopper will make it fit tighter.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of evaporation requires a constant supply of external heat to occur.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of evaporation is directly proportional to the inter-molecular force of attraction between the liquid molecules.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All liquid molecules have an equal chance of escaping the liquid during evaporation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The vapor pressure of a liquid at a particular temperature is directly related to the rate of evaporation.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The evaporation of a liquid can result in a decrease in the temperature of the remaining liquid.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the process of evaporation, the escaping liquid molecules gain kinetic energy from the surrounding environment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation is an example of a physical change.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of evaporation is independent of the surface area of the liquid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of evaporation is directly proportional to the surface area of the liquid.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the process of boiling, heat is absorbed into the liquid to break the intermolecular bonds between molecules.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of evaporation of a liquid is inversely proportional to the strength of the intermolecular forces between the liquid molecules.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of evaporation of a liquid is independent of the presence of wind or air currents.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation is a surface phenomenon, meaning it only occurs at the liquid's surface.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The volume of a gas decreases when the temperature decreases.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expansion of a solid is independent of the material it is made from.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solid expands more than a liquid when subjected to the same temperature change.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The thermal expansion of a substance is always linear, meaning the increase in length is directly proportional to the temperature change.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The concept of thermal expansion applies only to solids and liquids.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A metal rod will expand the same amount if heated from 0°C to 10°C or from 10°C to 20°C.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thermal expansion is a reversible process, meaning when a material is cooled, it returns to its original size.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hollow metal sphere will expand more than a solid metal sphere of the same size when heated to the same temperature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The density of a substance increases with an increase in temperature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expansion of a liquid is independent of the nature of the liquid.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A matter is something that has ______, occupies space, and can be perceived by our senses.

<p>mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

The change of liquid into its vapour at all temperatures from its surface is called ______.

<p>evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ force of attraction is lesser in liquids as compared to solids.

<p>inter-molecular</p> Signup and view all the answers

Molecules with higher ______ reach the surface of the liquid.

<p>kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

The higher energy molecules on the surface absorb some more heat from the surroundings to gain sufficient ______ to do work against the force of attraction on them due to other molecules inside the liquid and escape out from the surface into space.

<p>kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

These escaping molecules form the ______ of the liquid.

<p>vapour</p> Signup and view all the answers

Due to weak ______ force of attraction, the molecules of a liquid move freely inside it.

<p>inter-molecular</p> Signup and view all the answers

Molecules with higher ______ reach the surface of the liquid while those with lesser kinetic energy remain inside the liquid.

<p>kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Evaporation is a ______ phenomenon

<p>surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

In evaporation, no ______ heat is supplied.

<p>external</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blowing air above the surface of the liquid takes away the ______ escaping from the liquid surface.

<p>molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

On increasing the ______ area of the liquid, the number of molecules escaping out of the surface increases.

<p>surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

The change from the liquid state to the gaseous state on heating at a constant temperature is called ______.

<p>boiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a liquid is heated, the average ______ energy of the liquid molecules increases.

<p>kinetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expansion of a substance when heated is called ______ expansion.

<p>thermal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three factors on which the ______ expansion of a metal rod on heating depends are: Original length of the rod, Increase in temperature, Material of the rod.

<p>linear</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Iron rod that is 10 m long will expand more than the rod of 5 m length because if two rods of different lengths but of the same metal are heated to the same temperature, the ______ rod will expand more than the shorter one.

<p>longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

The copper rod heated by 10°C will expand more than the rod heated by 5°C because if two identical rods of the same metal and the same length are heated to different temperatures, the rod heated to ______ temperature expands more than the rod heated to lower temperature.

<p>higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

The increase in length of the rod depends on the ______ of the rod.

<p>material</p> Signup and view all the answers

The empty glass bottle is filled with ______.

<p>air</p> Signup and view all the answers

Benzene will expand more than alcohol and water because the expansion of a liquid depends upon the ______ of the liquid since volume and temperature are same.

<p>nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a substance is heated, its ______ increases while its mass remains the same.

<p>volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is something that has mass, occupies space and can be perceived by our senses.

<p>matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Matter is composed of tiny particles called ______.

<p>molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

Molecules with higher kinetic energy reach the surface of the ______ while those with lesser kinetic energy remain inside.

<p>liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The higher energy molecules on the surface absorb some more heat from the surroundings to gain sufficient kinetic energy to do work against the force of attraction on them due to other ______ inside the liquid and escape out from the surface into space.

<p>molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

Due to weak inter-molecular force of attraction the molecules of a ______ move freely inside it.

<p>liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ of a substance when heated is called thermal expansion.

<p>expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ kinetic energy of the liquid molecules increases during boiling of the liquid at its boiling point.

<p>average</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three factors on which the linear expansion of a metal rod on heating depends are: Original length of the rod, Increase in ______, Material of the rod.

<p>temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ of the rod will expand more than the rod of 5 m length.

<p>iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the molecules acquire sufficient kinetic energy to overcome the force of attraction of other molecules, they escape out in form of ______.

<p>vapour</p> Signup and view all the answers

In evaporation, no external heat is supplied so the liquid will draw the necessary heat from its ______.

<p>surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

The higher energy molecules on the surface absorb some more heat from the ______ to gain sufficient kinetic energy to do work against the force of attraction on them due to other molecules inside the liquid and escape out from the surface into space.

<p>surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

One end of a steel girder in a bridge is kept on ______ instead of fixing it in a pillar.

<p>rollers</p> Signup and view all the answers

The average kinetic energy of molecules of a liquid increases during ______ of the liquid at its boiling point.

<p>boiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

The iron rims are made slightly smaller in ______ than the wooden wheel.

<p>diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

In summer season due to rise in ______, each rail expands in length.

<p>temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

When hot water is poured on the neck of the bottle, the neck expands and the glass stopper stuck in it gets ______ to loosen and then can be easily removed.

<p>space</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how evaporation affects the temperature of the remaining liquid?

<p>Evaporation is a cooling process because the molecules with the highest kinetic energy escape from the liquid, leaving behind molecules with lower average kinetic energy, resulting in a lower temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between inter-molecular force and the rate of evaporation.

<p>Liquids with weaker inter-molecular forces evaporate more quickly because their molecules require less energy to escape the liquid's surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why only the molecules on the surface of a liquid participate in evaporation.

<p>Only molecules on the surface of a liquid can evaporate because they are exposed to the surrounding air. They have fewer attractive forces from other molecules holding them back, allowing them to escape more easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what happens to the average kinetic energy of molecules when a liquid is heated to its boiling point.

<p>When a liquid is heated to its boiling point, the average kinetic energy of the molecules increases to the point where they can overcome the inter-molecular forces holding them together, allowing them to escape into the vapor phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between evaporation and boiling?

<p>Evaporation occurs only at the surface of a liquid, while boiling happens throughout the entire volume of the liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do evaporation and boiling contribute to the change of a liquid to a gaseous state?

<p>They both convert a liquid to a gaseous state but differ in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process of evaporation in terms of molecular movement.

<p>Molecules at the surface of a liquid gain enough energy to overcome intermolecular forces and escape into the air as vapor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the rate of evaporation?

<p>The rate of evaporation increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does evaporation lead to a cooling effect?

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Explain the process of boiling in terms of molecular movement.

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What are three factors that affect the linear expansion of a metal rod?

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How does the original length of a rod affect its expansion?

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How does the temperature change affect the expansion of a rod?

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What is thermal expansion, and what are some everyday examples of it?

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Explain how thermal expansion is used in fitting iron rims onto wooden wheels.

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Explain how a glass stopper stuck in a bottle can be loosened using hot water.

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What is the effect of heating a substance on its density?

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Explain why the density of a liquid decreases when it is heated.

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Why is evaporation considered a surface phenomenon?

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Explain how blowing air above the surface of a liquid increases the rate of evaporation.

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Describe the relationship between temperature and the rate of evaporation of a liquid.

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What is the key difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Explain why a liquid cools down as it evaporates.

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How does the original length of a metal rod influence its linear expansion upon heating?

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Explain how the coefficient of linear expansion affects the expansion of different metal rods when heated to the same temperature.

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Describe how the thermal expansion of a steel girder is addressed in bridge construction.

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Explain why benzene expands more than alcohol or water when heated.

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Explain how the process of fitting an iron rim onto a wooden wheel utilizes thermal expansion.

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Describe how the density of a substance changes with temperature, and explain why the change is more noticeable in liquids and gases compared to solids.

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Explain why evaporation is considered a cooling process.

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Describe the role of intermolecular forces in evaporation.

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Explain why only molecules on the surface of a liquid can evaporate.

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What is the relationship between the kinetic energy of liquid molecules and the rate of evaporation? Explain.

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What are two factors that affect the rate of evaporation?

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Describe how evaporation differs from boiling.

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Given the information provided, describe the process of evaporation, explaining how it is different from boiling.

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If a liquid is sealed in an airtight container, what will happen to the rate of evaporation over time, and why?

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Explain how the kinetic energy of molecules is involved in the process of evaporation and influences whether a molecule will escape the liquid's surface.

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Why is evaporation considered a cooling process? Explain how this relates to the transfer of energy between the liquid and its surroundings.

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How does the inter-molecular force of attraction between molecules influence the rate of evaporation of a liquid? Explain the relationship.

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Identify two factors, besides temperature, that can influence the rate of evaporation of a liquid. Explain how each factor impacts the process.

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Explain why evaporation can occur even if no heat is supplied to the liquid.

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Describe the role of collisions between molecules in the process of evaporation. Explain how collisions contribute to the escape of molecules from the liquid's surface.

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Explain why a liquid evaporates only from its surface and not throughout its entire volume.

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Describe the role of kinetic energy in the process of evaporation.

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Explain how blowing air above a liquid surface can increase the rate of evaporation.

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Why does increasing the surface area of a liquid increase its rate of evaporation?

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Explain how the temperature of a liquid influences the rate of evaporation.

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What is the relationship between the boiling point of a liquid and the average kinetic energy of its molecules?

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Describe why evaporation is considered a cooling process.

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What are three factors that influence the linear expansion of a metal rod?

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Why does a hot iron rim fit snugly on a wooden wheel after it cools down?

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Explain why gaps are left between sections of concrete roadways, and how this relates to thermal expansion.

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Describe the phenomenon of thermal expansion and how it applies to a steel girder in a bridge that is kept on rollers at one end.

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Explain why the density of a substance decreases when its temperature increases.

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How does thermal expansion affect the air inside a sealed glass bottle when it is heated, and what causes the bubbles that form in the water?

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Why does a glass stopper become stuck in a bottle when heated, and how can it be loosened?

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Why is it important to leave gaps between cement slabs during construction?

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Matter

Anything that has mass, occupies space, and can be perceived by senses.

Molecules

Tiny particles that make up matter.

Evaporation

The change of liquid into vapor at all temperatures from its surface.

Inter-molecular forces

The forces of attraction between molecules; weaker in liquids than in solids.

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Kinetic energy

The energy of motion that molecules possess.

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Surface molecules

Molecules at the surface of a liquid that can evaporate.

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Heat absorption

Process where surface molecules absorb heat to escape into vapor.

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Energy transfer

Molecules collide, transferring energy and affecting their movement.

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Cooling effect of evaporation

Evaporation draws heat from surroundings, creating a cooling effect.

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Factors affecting evaporation rate

Air movement, surface area, and temperature increase evaporation rate.

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Boiling

Change of a liquid to vapor throughout the mass, not just the surface.

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Kinetic energy and boiling

During boiling, molecules gain enough energy to escape liquid form.

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Thermal expansion

The increase in size of a substance when heated.

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Factors affecting linear expansion

Length, temperature increase, and material determine expansion of a rod.

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Coefficient of linear expansion

Indicates how much a material expands per degree of temperature rise.

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Expansion of liquids

Liquids expand more than solids when heated; examples include benzene and water.

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Density and temperature

As temperature rises, density of substances decreases due to expansion.

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Effect of heat on a ball and ring

A heated ball expands and won’t pass through a ring; it contracts when cool.

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Thermal expansion in bridges

Bridges use rollers to allow expansion and contraction without damage.

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Cement floor expansion

Cement is laid with gaps to prevent cracking during heat expansion.

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Boiling point

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure and it boils.

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Heat and air bubbles

Heating air in a sealed bottle causes bubbles to escape, demonstrating expansion.

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Liquid Molecule Movement

Molecules in a liquid move freely, colliding and transferring energy.

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Surface Molecule Kinetics

Surface molecules have higher kinetic energy and can escape during evaporation.

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Heat Absorption in Evaporation

Molecules absorb heat from surroundings to gain energy to evaporate.

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Energy Transfer via Collisions

Molecules collide, transferring energy and affecting each other's movement.

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Vapor Formation Process

Escaping molecules form vapor as they transition from liquid to gas.

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Role of Temperature in Evaporation

Higher temperatures increase molecule energy, enhancing evaporation rates.

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Evaporation at All Temperatures

Evaporation occurs at all temperatures from a liquid surface, not just boiling.

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Molecule Kinetic Energy Distribution

Molecules have varying kinetic energies; only some can escape as vapor.

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Surface phenomenon

Evaporation occurs only from the surface of a liquid.

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Rate of evaporation

Affected by factors like air movement, surface area, and temperature.

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Energy gain in evaporation

Surface molecules absorb heat to escape into vapor.

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Basic boiling process

Change from liquid to vapor throughout the liquid mass when heated.

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Kinetic energy increase

During boiling, the average kinetic energy of molecules increases.

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Thermal expansion explained

Substances expand when heated, increasing in size.

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Factors of linear expansion

Depends on original length, temperature increase, material type.

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Heat and rod length

Longer metal rods expand more than shorter ones at the same temperature.

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Expansion of gases

Air inside heated containers expands and escapes as bubbles.

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Density and heating

As substances heat up, their density decreases due to expansion.

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Expansion in bridges

Bridges use rollers to allow expansion and contraction of steel girders.

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Cement floor gaps

Cement floors have gaps to accommodate thermal expansion.

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Air bubbles in bottles

Heating air in a sealed bottle causes bubbles to escape, showing expansion.

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Evaporation Participation

Only surface molecules of a liquid evaporate.

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Kinetic Energy Requirement

Higher kinetic energy molecules escape during evaporation.

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Inter-molecular Collision

Collisions between liquid molecules transfer energy.

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Energy Absorption During Evaporation

Surface molecules absorb heat from surroundings to evaporate.

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Temperature's Role in Evaporation

Higher temperatures increase kinetic energy and evaporation rate.

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Molecular Movement in Liquids

Liquid molecules move freely due to weaker inter-molecular forces.

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Formation of Vapor

Escaping molecules form vapor as they leave the liquid state.

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No Heat Requirement for Evaporation

Evaporation can occur without additional heat being supplied.

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Evaporation Mechanism

Surface molecules absorb heat to gain kinetic energy and escape into vapor.

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Factors Increasing Evaporation

Air movement, increased surface area, and elevated temperature boost evaporation rates.

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Boiling Process

A process where heat causes molecules to escape throughout the liquid, forming bubbles.

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Difference Between Boiling and Evaporation

Evaporation is surface-only, while boiling occurs throughout the liquid mass.

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Thermal Expansion Basics

The expansion of a substance due to heating, increasing its size.

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Linear Expansion Factors

Original length, temperature increase, and material determine how much a rod expands.

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Effects of Heating on Metals

Copper expands more than iron for the same temperature increase due to higher expansion coefficient.

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Volume Expansion of Liquids

Liquids like benzene expand more than alcohol and water when heated.

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Density Changes with Heat

As temperature rises, the volume increases and density decreases, especially in liquids.

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Thermal Expansion in Structures

Structures allow for expansion to avoid damage, like bridges using rollers.

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Practical Applications of Expansion

Gaps are left in cement floors and railways to accommodate thermal expansion.

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Escaping Molecules in Evaporation

Molecules that gain enough kinetic energy to leave the liquid surface into vapor.

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Heat Absorption by Molecules

Surface molecules absorb heat from surroundings to gain energy for evaporation.

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Energy Collisions in Liquids

Liquid molecules collide, transferring energy among them to affect motion.

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Surface Evaporation

Only the molecules at the liquid's surface participate in evaporation.

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Evaporation Without Heating

Evaporation can occur even without heat being supplied externally.

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Kinetic Energy and Evaporation

Higher kinetic energy molecules can escape from the liquid to form vapor.

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Weak Inter-molecular Forces

In liquids, the forces between molecules are weaker than in solids, allowing movement.

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Vapor Formation Condition

Molecules must have sufficient energy to overcome inter-molecular attractions to form vapor.

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Evaporation Rate

The speed at which molecules escape from a liquid surface into vapor.

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Kinetic Energy During Boiling

During boiling, liquid molecules gain enough energy to escape throughout the liquid, forming bubbles.

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Air Bubble Formation

Heating causes air inside a container to expand and form bubbles as it escapes.

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Density Decrease with Heat

As temperature rises, the density of substances decrease due to volume increase.

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Metal Rod Length and Temperature

Longer metal rods expand more than shorter ones at the same temperature.

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Heating Balls and Rings

A heated ball expands and cannot pass through a ring, but contracts back when cooled.

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Practical Uses of Thermal Expansion

Bridges and structures allow for expansion to prevent damage from temperature changes.

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Rail Gap for Expansion

Leaving gaps between railway tracks allows for thermal expansion without bending or damage.

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Water and Other Liquids Expansion

Different liquids expand to different extents; benzene expands more than alcohol and water.

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Surface Molecule Behavior

Only surface molecules gain enough energy to evaporate.

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Role of Inter-molecular Forces

Weaker forces in liquids allow molecules to move freely.

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Energy Transfer During Evaporation

Collisions between liquid molecules transfer energy, aiding evaporation.

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Temperature Effect on Kinetic Energy

Higher temperatures increase kinetic energy, speeding up evaporation.

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Vapor Formation Requirement

Molecules need sufficient energy to overcome molecular attractions to vaporize.

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Evaporation Without Heat

Evaporation can occur even without external heat supplied.

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Evaporation Rate Increase

Evaporation rate increases with surface area, air movement, and temperature.

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Thermal Expansion Factors

Thermal expansion depends on original length, temperature increase, and material type.

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Expansion of Different Metals

Copper expands more than iron for the same temperature increase because of a higher coefficient of linear expansion.

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Linear Expansion Explanation

The increase in length of a solid due to heating is linear expansion.

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Ring and Ball Experiment

A heated ball expands and won't fit through a ring, but can fit when cooled.

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Railway Track Expansion

Gaps are left between railway tracks to accommodate thermal expansion and prevent buckling.

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Density Changes with Temperature

As a substance is heated, its volume increases causing density to decrease.

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Evaporation Process

The change of liquid into vapor at all temperatures from its surface.

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Role of Surface Molecules

Only the molecules at the surface of a liquid participate in evaporation.

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Inter-molecular Forces in Liquids

The forces of attraction between liquid molecules are weaker than in solids.

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Heat Absorption for Escape

Surface molecules absorb heat from surroundings to gain kinetic energy and escape.

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Energy Transfer Among Molecules

Liquid molecules collide, transferring energy and affecting movement.

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Vapor Formation Mechanism

Molecules need sufficient energy to overcome attractions and escape as vapor.

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Boiling vs. Evaporation

Boiling occurs throughout the liquid mass when heated, while evaporation happens only at the surface.

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Kinetic energy requirement for boiling

Molecules must gain enough kinetic energy to overcome forces and escape throughout the liquid to vaporize during boiling.

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Effect of length on expansion

Longer rods expand more than shorter ones when heated to the same temperature.

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Density change with heating

As a substance heats, its volume increases and density decreases.

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Practical applications of thermal expansion

Structures leave gaps for expansion to prevent damage; bridges use rollers for flexibility.

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Heating ball and ring experiment

A heated ball expands and won't fit through a ring, but contracts when cooled to fit again.

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Evaporation cooling effect

Evaporation extracts heat from surroundings, resulting in a cooling sensation.

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Molecule Collision

Liquid molecules collide, transferring energy among them.

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Heat Acquisition

Molecules absorb heat from surroundings to gain energy for evaporation.

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Surface Molecule Dynamics

Surface molecules gain kinetic energy to evaporate.

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Kinetic Energy Role

Higher kinetic energy molecules can escape from the liquid to form vapor.

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Factors increasing boiling point

Higher pressure raises the boiling point of liquids.

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Thermal expansion of substances

Substances expand in size when heated due to increased energy.

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Coefficient of cubical expansion

Measures how much a substance expands in volume per degree change in temperature.

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Role of surface area in evaporation

Increasing surface area enhances the rate of evaporation.

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Effect of heating on metal rods

Longer metal rods expand more than shorter ones when heated.

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Expansion differences in materials

Copper expands more than iron for the same temperature increase due to higher expansion coefficient.

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Density changes with expansion

As a material is heated, its density decreases due to increased volume.

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Evaporation and temperature relationship

Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation by providing more energy.

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Bubbling in boiling liquids

Bubbles form when molecules throughout the liquid gain enough energy to escape as vapor.

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Collisions and energy transfer in liquids

Molecules collide and transfer energy, aiding evaporation process.

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Kinetic Energy of Molecules

Molecules have varying kinetic energies; those with higher can escape.

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Surface Molecules and Evaporation

Only surface molecules participate in evaporation process.

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Energy Transfer Through Collisions

Molecules collide, transferring energy and influencing movement.

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Vapor Formation

Escaping molecules form vapor as they transition from liquid to gas.

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Evaporation Without External Heat

Evaporation can occur even without added heat energy.

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Rate of Evaporation Factors

Increased surface area, air movement, and temperature speed up evaporation.

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Evaporation is a Surface Phenomenon

Evaporation occurs only from the surface of a liquid, not from the entire body.

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Factors Increasing Evaporation Rate

Air movement, surface area, and temperature all increase the rate of evaporation.

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Kinetic Energy and Temperature

Higher temperatures increase the kinetic energy of molecules, facilitating evaporation.

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Air Bubbles in Heated Liquids

Heating air inside a sealed container causes it to expand and escape, forming bubbles.

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Heat absorption by surface molecules

Surface molecules gain heat energy to escape as vapor.

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Evaporation occurs

Evaporation happens at all temperatures from a liquid's surface.

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Collision of liquid molecules

Molecules collide and transfer energy, affecting movement.

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Energy requirement to escape

Molecules must absorb energy to overcome attractive forces and evaporate.

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Increased Surface Area

More surface area leads to a higher rate of evaporation.

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Effect of Temperature on Evaporation

Higher temperatures increase the energy of molecules, leading to faster evaporation.

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Material Expansion Comparison

Different materials have different coefficients of expansion; copper expands more than iron.

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Thermal Expansion in Buildings

Structures like bridges use rollers to accommodate expansion without damage.

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Evaporation Definition

The process where liquid turns into vapor from its surface at all temperatures.

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Energy Absorption in Evaporation

Surface molecules absorb heat to gain energy and evaporate.

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Molecular Collision and Energy Transfer

Liquid molecules collide, transferring energy and affecting their movements.

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Continuous Evaporation Process

Molecules escape from the liquid surface continuously until no liquid remains.

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Density and Temperature Relationship

Density decreases as temperature rises due to increased volume.

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Railway Expansion Joints

Gaps between railway tracks allow for thermal expansion without bending.

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Effect of Heating on Balls

A heated ball expands, failing to fit through a ring but fits when cooled.

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Air Expansion in Bottles

Heating air in a sealed bottle causes it to escape as bubbles.

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Surface Molecule Evaporation

Only the molecules at the surface of a liquid participate in evaporation.

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Role of Kinetic Energy

Molecules with higher kinetic energy can escape the liquid during evaporation.

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Factors affecting boiling

Boiling depends on temperature and inter-molecular forces.

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Effects of heating

Heating causes materials to expand and change volume.

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Liquid expansion comparison

Benzene expands more than alcohol and water when heated.

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Density changes

Density decreases when temperature rises due to volume increase.

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Molecular movement increase

Increasing temperature leads to faster molecular movement.

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Effect of rod length on expansion

Longer rods expand more than shorter rods when heated.

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Air bubbles in liquids

Heating air in a liquid causes it to expand and form bubbles.

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Contraction of wires

In cold weather, metal wires contract, potentially causing breakage.

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Heat and expansion in cement

Cement floors are laid with gaps to prevent cracking due to expansion.

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Ball and ring experiment

A heated ball cannot fit through a ring but can when cooled.

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Study Notes

Matter and its Properties

  • Matter has mass, occupies space, and is perceptible by senses.
  • Matter is composed of tiny particles called molecules.

Evaporation

  • Evaporation is the transition of liquid to vapor at all temperatures from the liquid surface.
  • Intermolecular forces are weaker in liquids than in solids, allowing liquid molecules to move freely and collide, transferring energy.
  • Molecules with higher kinetic energy reach the surface and absorb heat from the surroundings to escape into the surrounding space as vapor. This occurs even without external heat, driven by collisions and energy transfer between molecules. This escape occurs only from the liquid's surface, making evaporation a surface phenomenon.
  • Only surface molecules participate in evaporation.
  • Evaporation cools the remaining liquid because it draws heat from the surroundings.
  • Factors accelerating evaporation include:
    • Blowing air above the surface removes escaping molecules, creating space for more to evaporate.
    • Increasing surface area increases the number of molecules able to escape.
    • Raising temperature increases kinetic energy and more molecules reach escape velocity.
    • The process continues until all the liquid evaporates.
    • No external heat is needed for evaporation.

Boiling

  • Boiling is the transition of liquid to vapor at a constant temperature throughout the substance.
  • During boiling, molecules throughout the liquid gain enough kinetic energy to escape from the interior, as well as the surface.
  • Bubbles form throughout the liquid and rise to the surface.
  • The heat energy supplied during boiling is used to increase the average kinetic energy of liquid molecules, enabling them to overcome intermolecular forces and escape. Increased kinetic energy leads to increased molecular movement.

Thermal Expansion

  • Thermal expansion is the increase in the size of a substance when heated.
  • Factors affecting linear expansion of a metal rod include: original length, temperature increase, and material of the rod.
    • Longer rods expand more for the same temperature increase than shorter ones.
    • Rods heated to a higher temperature expand more than those heated to a lower temperature.
    • Different materials expand at different rates. Expansion depends only on material and the temperature change, not shape (hollow or solid).
  • Applications in everyday life include:
    • Gaps between train tracks to prevent buckling.
    • Fitting iron rims to wooden wheels by heating the rim to expand it, then cooling to tighten the fit.
    • Preventing telephone wire breakage in cold weather by accounting for contraction.
    • Cement floor construction with gaps to allow for expansion during temperature changes. Demonstrates expansion/contraction for loosening and tightening due to differences in thermal expansion rates.
    • Expanding ball not passing through a ring, but contracting to fit through it on cooling.
    • Empty glass bottle filled with air - air expands on heating and escapes as bubbles.
    • Hot water on a bottle neck - the neck expands, allowing the stopper to loosen.

Expansion of Liquids

  • Expansion of liquids depends on the type of liquid, with liquids generally expanding more than solids for the same heat input.
  • Liquids and gases more noticeably decrease in density with increasing temperature than solids.
  • Coefficient of cubical expansion of benzene is greater than alcohol and water.
  • The volume of a substance increases on heating while its mass remains constant. Therefore, its density decreases.
  • Solids exhibit less noticeable density change due to negligible volume change compared to liquids and gases.

Anomalous Expansion of Water

  • Water contracts between 0°C and 4°C and then expands upon further heating. This is called anomalous behavior.
  • Above 4°C, water expands like other liquids.
  • Mass remains constant on heating.

Summary of key factors for Thermal Expansion

  • Original Length: Longer things expand more than shorter things (at the same rate for a given temperature increase).
  • Temperature Change: Greater temperature rises cause more expansion.
  • Material: Different materials expand different amounts. Expansion is independent of shape (e.g., hollow vs. solid).

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