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Multiple choice chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

The one characteristic which is similar for solids and liquids and not gases is:

  1. fixed shape

  2. fixed volume

  3. both of these

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Both solids and liquids have a fixed volume but gases do not have a fixed volume. This is because liquids and solids have strong intermolecular forces of attraction compared to gases.

Multiple choice chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

A distinctive property of the liquid state is____________.

  1. compressibility

  2. rigidity

  3. condensation

  4. surface tension
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A distinctive property of the liquid state is surface tension, leading to wetting phenomena. Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface which makes it acquire the least surface area possible. At liquid-air interfaces, surface tension results from the greater attraction of liquid molecules to each other (due to cohesion) than to the molecules in the air (due to adhesion).

Multiple choice chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

The top of liquids have a flat surface because _____________.

  1. pressure

  2. temperature

  3. gravity

  4. volume
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The top of a liquid will usually have a flat surface. That flat surface is the result of gravity pulling on the liquid molecules. If you put an ice cube (solid) into the cup, it will sit there and not change shape. As the cube warms and melts, the liquid water will fill the bottom of the cup and have a flat surface on top.

Multiple choice chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

Liquids are usually difficult to_____________.

  1. hold in a container

  2. compress

  3. change state

  4. apply pressure
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Liquids are found between the solid and gas states. A trait of liquids is that they are difficult to compress.


 When you compress something, you take a certain amount of material and force it into a smaller space or volume. You force the atoms closer together.

 Liquids tend to be difficult to compress because the molecules are already close together.

Multiple choice chemistry the particle theory diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

The rate of diffusion of liquids is __________.

  1. higher than gases

  2. lower than solids

  3. higher than solids

  4. equal to gases
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The rate of diffusion of liquids is higher than that of solids. This is due to the fact that in the liquid state, particles move freely and have greater space between each other as compared to particles in the solid state.

Multiple choice chemistry the particle theory diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

________ can usually be reduced by heating the liquid.

  1. Pressure

  2. Temprature

  3. Latent heat

  4. Viscosity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Viscosity is a measure of how much a liquid resists flowing freely. Viscosity can usually be reduced by heating the liquid. When heated, the particles of the liquid move faster, allowing the liquid to flow more easily.

Multiple choice chemistry the particle theory diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

Volatile liquids have ___________.

  1. low viscosity

  2. high boiling point

  3. low boiling point

  4. none of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Volatile liquids have low boiling point. As a result, they evaporate very easily at room temperature. Because of their low boiling points, volatile liquids convert to the gas phase at a lower temperature and the gas molecules can diffuse faster than the molecules of a non-volatile liquid.

Multiple choice chemistry matter in our surroundings diffusion in different states of matter properties of solids, liquid, and gas particle theory of matter

Liquid and solid are both termed as ________ , while liquid and gases are termed as ___________ .

  1. condensed, fluids

  2. fluids, condensed

  3. condensed, gaseous liquid

  4. none of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The density of a liquid is usually close to that of a solid, and much higher than in a gas. Therefore, liquid and solid are both termed condensed matter. On the other hand, as liquids and gases share the ability to flow, they are both called fluids.