18 Questions
In which state of matter do particles have the most restricted motion?
Solid
In which state of matter are particles able to move in relatively long distances before colliding with another molecule?
Gas
What happens to the average kinetic energy of particles when the temperature of a substance increases?
It increases
What is the primary factor determining the extent of particle motion in a substance?
Temperature
What kind of intermolecular forces exist in solids compared to gases?
Stronger forces in solids
Which phase change involves a substance changing from a liquid to a gas?
Vaporization
What does the temperature of a substance measure?
The average kinetic energy of the molecules
In which state of matter are the particles very close to one another due to strong intermolecular forces?
Solid
What property of a substance changes during the process of melting?
State
What happens to the distance between gas particles compared to solids and liquids?
It increases
What is the term for the phase change from liquid to gas?
Vaporization
Which type of intermolecular forces are responsible for keeping particles in liquids farther apart compared to solids?
Weak intermolecular forces
At higher temperatures, what happens to the intermolecular forces of attraction?
They weaken
According to the kinetic molecular theory, what determines the state of a substance?
Temperature and strength of intermolecular forces
What type of phase is formed by substances with intermediate to strong intermolecular forces?
Condensed phase (solid or liquid)
How do particles in a solid move at low temperatures?
Vibrate back and forth in fixed positions
In which phase do substances with weak intermolecular forces usually exist?
Gas phase
When increasing the temperature of ice, what does it provide to the molecules to overcome strong intermolecular forces?
Enough kinetic energy
Explore the properties of solid, liquid, and gas states of matter along with an explanation of the kinetic molecular theory. Learn about the shape, volume, and compressibility of each state.
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