Physical Science

Chapter 16: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Standardized Test Practice

1
In which state of matter would you expect to find water, at 108°C and 1 atm on Earth?
A)liquid
B)gas
C)plasma
D)solid
2
On which points on the graph is water increasing in temperature?

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A)F and G
B)G and K
C)F, G, H, and K
D)F and H
3
On which points on the graph is the water changing state?

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A)F and G
B)G and K
C)F and H
D)F, G, H, and K
4
Which of these is likely to have matter in a plasma state?
A)incandescent light
B)lightning
C)microwave oven
D)steam
5
In which state of matter are the particles likely to be closest together?
A)gas
B)liquid
C)plasma
D)solid
6
Which of the following statements is NOT true?

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A)Gas A had the greatest increase in volume.
B)Gas C had the greatest increase in volume.
C)Gas B has less volume as it cools.
D)The gases all increased in volume.
7
At approximately what temperature is the volume of Gas A about 30 liters?

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A)0°C
B)100°C
C)200°C
D)-100°C
8
At what temperature range were measurements taken during this experiment?

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A)-273°C to -175°C
B)-175°C to 300°C
C)-273°C to 300°C
D)0°C to 300°C
9
The amount of energy needed to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase is the
A)heat of vaporization.
B)melting point.
C)kinetic energy.
D)heat of fusion.
10
At a constant temperature, an increase in pressure of a gas causes the volume to
A)increase.
B)remain the same.
C)increase or decrease depending on the gas.
D)decrease.
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