Physical Sciences P2 - Multiple Choice

What property of water primarily contributes to the solubility of NaCl in it?

Which factor does NOT influence the strength of a chemical bond between atoms?

What phenomenon is responsible for water's ability to support small insects?

Which statement about gas behavior is inaccurate according to kinetic molecular theory?

What effect does increasing the number of bonds between two atoms typically have on bond length?

Which property of NaCl makes it highly soluble in water?

Solubility of NaCl in Water

NaCl has a high solubility in water due to the polar nature of water molecules, allowing them to interact effectively with the ionic nature of NaCl.
The correct explanation for NaCl's solubility is that the electrostatic forces between ions in NaCl are comparable to the intermolecular forces present in water.

Bond Length Factors

Bond length between two atoms is influenced by several factors, including:
- The size of the atoms, as larger atoms generally form longer bonds.
- The number of bonds between the atoms, where multiple bonds are shorter.
The difference in electronegativity and valencies of the atoms does not directly affect bond length.

Insect Mobility on Water

Surface tension is the phenomenon that enables insects like mosquitoes to walk on water.
This is caused by the cohesive forces between water molecules, creating a "skin" on the surface.

Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases

Kinetic Molecular Theory emphasizes:
- Gas molecules are in constant and random motion.
- Collisions between gas molecules are elastic, meaning energy is conserved during collisions.
A misconception within the theory is that not all molecules possess the same kinetic energy, making that statement incorrect.
Attractive and repulsive forces between gas molecules can indeed be neglected in ideal gas behavior.

Test your knowledge in Physical Sciences with this multiple-choice quiz focused on solubility concepts. Answer questions about the behavior of substances like NaCl in water, selecting the correct options from the choices provided. Enhance your understanding and prepare for further studies in this subject area.