12 Questions
How many states of matter can exist?
Three
What is the definition of matter?
Anything that has mass and occupies space
What is the smallest unit of an element called?
Atom
What is responsible for the properties of a substance?
Intermolecular forces
What is the basis of the three states of matter?
Molecular model
Who developed the kinetic theory of matter?
Dalton, Joule, Davy, Maxwell, and Boltzmann
What is the primary reason for the existence of intermolecular forces between molecules of a substance?
Continuous motion of molecules
What is the term for the smallest unit of a substance composed of two or more elements?
Molecule
According to the kinetic theory of matter, what is the primary characteristic of molecules in a substance?
They are in a state of continuous motion
What is the basis for explaining the three states of matter?
Kinetic molecular theory of matter
What is the term for the energy possessed by molecules in a substance?
Kinetic energy
What is a characteristic common to all the three states of matter?
Molecular motion
Discover the basics of matter, its properties, and its three states: solid, liquid, and gas. Learn about the kinetic molecule theory and the composition of matter.
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