Particles in Motion - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What do you call the energy of motion?

matter

kinetic energy

diffusion

temperature

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Anything that takes up space is _____.

a particle

matter

temperature

water

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

temperature

kinetic energy

diffusion

particles

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A small unit of matter.

particle

volume

mass

diffusion

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Particles move in ______ with no pattern.

a square

a circle

random motion

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The greater the kinetic energy the ______ the temperature.

lower

greater

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When particles move faster they bump into each other and need more space. This is called ____.

random motion

diffusion

thermal expansion

thermal contraction

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What best describes the particles in a solid?

close together and moving freely

far apart and moving freely

close together and vibrating in place

far apart and vibrating in place

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When a substance is heated, the particles gain energy and move apart. The volume of the substance being heated ______.

increases

decreases

stays the same

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A liquid thermometer works because liquid ________ when warmed.

expands

contracts

solidifies

condenses

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Most highway bridges are built with expansion joints that can move back and forth. What is the reason for this?

expansion joints are cheaper than stationary joints

the materials that make up the bridge will expand and contract with changes in temperature

there is no real good reason to use expansion joints

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A large balloon is taken to a shady area and filled with cool air. The balloon is then taken to a bright, sunny location. After a short time, the balloon begins to expand. WHAT explanation does this investigation verify?

A balloon filled with cool air will rise into the atmosphere

the sunlight had no effect on the balloon

as particles gain energy the material takes up more space

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