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TEST
Chapter 1: Kinetic Particle Theory
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Multiple-Choice Questions (10 marks)

1. A liquid has a definite __________.

A shape and volume only B mass and volume only

C mass and shape only D mass, shape and volume ( B )

2. Which of the following statements about the kinetic particle theory is not true?

A The particles of a gas move faster than those of a liquid.

B The particles of a solid have more kinetic energy than those of a gas.
C The particles that make up matter are always moving.
D The forces of attraction between the particles of a solid are very strong. ( B )

3. The particles of a gas __________.

A vibrate about fixed positions

B are packed close together in a disorderly arrangement
C are far apart and move in all directions
D are stationary in an orderly arrangement ( C )

4. Gases can be compressed because __________.

A their particles are smaller than those of liquids or solids

B there is plenty of space between their particles
C they have low boiling points
D their particles are more elastic than those of liquids or solids ( B )

5. Which letter (A, B, C or D) represents the process of condensation?

Liquid
A D
B C
Solid Gas
( D )

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6. An inflated balloon is placed in a refrigerator. Which statement describes the movement of
the gas particles in the balloon?

A The particles move more slowly and become closer together.

B The particles move more slowly and become further apart.
C The particles move faster and become closer together.
D The particles move faster and become further apart. ( A )

7. A substance Y has a melting point of –7ºC and a boiling point of 63ºC. At which
temperature is Y a liquid?

A B C D
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–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature/C
( B )

8. What happens when water evaporates?

A Particles of the water vapour lose energy to their surroundings.

B Particles of the water vapour are spaced further apart.
C The speed of the particles of the water increases.
D The temperature of the remaining water rises. ( B )

9. A substance is a liquid at room temperature and pressure. Which property is true of the
melting and boiling points of the substance?

Melting point Boiling point

A Below room temperature Below room temperature
B Above room temperature Above room temperature
C Above room temperature Below room temperature
D Below room temperature Above room temperature
( D )

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10. The graph below shows part of the cooling curve of a substance. Which row correctly
identifies P, Q and R?

Temperature/°C

Q
R

Time/min

P Q R
A Gas Gas and liquid Liquid
B Liquid Liquid and gas Gas
C Gas Liquid Solid
D Solid Liquid Gas
( A )

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Structured Questions (15 marks)

11. The list below shows the different processes.

Boiling Evaporation Melting

Condensation Freezing

Select from the list above the word that best describes the following observations.

(a) Bubbles of ethanol vapour forming in liquid

ethanol that is being heated Boiling [1]

(b) Puddles of water on the road slowly drying Evaporation [1]

(c) Layers of ice forming in lakes during winter Freezing [1]

(d) Water droplets forming on a cold glass surface Condensation [1]

(e) A lighted candle becoming shorter gradually Melting [1]

12. A solid compound X was heated steadily for 20 minutes. The graph below shows the
change in temperature of X with time.

Temperature/C

100
80
60
40
20
0 Time/min

(a) At what temperature did X melt? 40°C [1]

(b) What is the boiling point of X? 90°C [1]

(c) What is the highest temperature at which X can exist as

a solid? 40°C [1]

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 (d) What is/are the physical state(s) of X

(i) at 26C? solid [1]

(ii) at 40C? solid and liquid [1]

(iii) at 100°C? gas [1]

13. Use your knowledge of the kinetic particle theory to explain the following statements.

(a) Ice loses its shape when it melts. [2]

Particles of ice gain heat energy from the surroundings and break away from their
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_closely packed orderly arrangement. [1] When the ice has melted to become a

liquid, particles are no longer in fixed positions but are free to move about and
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_slide over each other. [1]

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(b) A solid generally has a higher density than its liquid and gaseous states. [2]

Particles are more closely packed together. [1] There are more particles in a given
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_volume. [1]

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Table of Specifications

Question no. Type of Syllabus learning Assessment No. of marks

question outcome objective*
1 2.1(a) K/C 1
2 2.1(a) K/C 1
3 2.1(a) K/C 1
4 2.1(a) K/C 1
5 Multiple- 2.1(a) K/C 1
6 choice 2.1(a) K/C 1
7 2.1(a) K/C, A 1
8 2.1(a) K/C 1
9 2.1(a) K/C 1
10 2.1(a) K/C 1
11 2.1(a) K/C, A 5
12 Structured 2.1(a) K/C, A 6
13 2.1(a) K/C, A 4

* K/C: Knowledge/Comprehension
A: Application

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