States of Matter and the Kinetic Molecular Theory (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What does the kinetic molecular theory explain?
What does the kinetic molecular theory explain?
Why matter exists in different states
How does temperature affect particle energy?
How does temperature affect particle energy?
Higher temp means more energy
How are particles arranged in a solid?
How are particles arranged in a solid?
Regular ordered pattern called lattice
What type of attractive forces exist between particles in a solid?
What type of attractive forces exist between particles in a solid?
Very strong attractive forces
How do liquid particles move?
How do liquid particles move?
Free to move around each other
How far apart are gas particles compared to solid and liquid particles?
How far apart are gas particles compared to solid and liquid particles?
Far apart with large spaces
What energy level do gas particles have?
What energy level do gas particles have?
High energy
What happens when a solid is heated to become a liquid?
What happens when a solid is heated to become a liquid?
Particles gain energy to overcome forces
What happens when a gas cools to become a liquid?
What happens when a gas cools to become a liquid?
Particles lose energy and move closer
Which state has the weakest attractive forces between particles?
Which state has the weakest attractive forces between particles?
Gas